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life

[lahyf] / laɪf /






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But here the clash involves immigrants in San Francisco trying to reconcile traditional Chinese culture and modern American life.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

In the ruins, Sabbagh picked out bits of his family's shattered life -- a scrap of his mother Afaf's bedspread, chunks of wooden furniture from their dining room, a red sofa cushion.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

In March, the government relaunched its digital ID plans as a voluntary scheme, pitching the app as a way to make life easier for people using public services.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

Given the sector you work in — funeral services — I can see why you believe it’s important to value every day and treat it like your last, while simultaneously planning for a long life.

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

Like she said, it’s pretty hard to notice that something’s a problem when it’s part of your regular life.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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