live for the day

Example Sentences

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I live for the day when somebody says, ‘Well, Messi did. If it’s good enough for Messi, it’s certainly good enough for me.’

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2024

“We live for the day and we don’t know what tomorrow could bring,” she says.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 2, 2022

He said: "We live for the day we can truly see them rest in peace."

From BBC • May 17, 2021

“We live for the day that somebody will stand up and say, ‘I’m going to change history,’” Paul told reporters at the time.

From Washington Times • Feb. 2, 2019

They expect to succeed, but they aim at nothing; content to live for the day only, consequently, little effort is put forth, and they reap a reward accordingly.

From Hidden Treasures Or, Why Some Succeed While Others Fail by Lewis, Harry A.