live off of
Example Sentences
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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
Beckham’s comments suggesting that $100 million isn’t enough for professional athletes to live off of for the long term has created a stir on social media, notably among fellow former athletes.
From MarketWatch • Dec. 8, 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
