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live off of



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The creatures in this world live off of human fear, so they create our nightmares.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 15, 2026

‘I do not have enough money in investments or other assets that I can live off of until my 90s.’

From MarketWatch Nov. 14, 2025

Retirees, who often live off of their portfolios, are especially sensitive to market fluctuations.

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 10, 2025

If he was deemed unfit to fly, he could be grounded for months — leaving his wife and two children to live off of only one salary in the interim.

From Salon Aug. 28, 2024

With no job, Meng and I live off of the generosity of Eang’s family.

From "First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers" by Loung Ung




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