outlive

Example Sentences

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"The diplomatic relationship between USA and South Africa predate the Trump administration and they will outlive the current White House term of office."

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

But Iran’s state apparatus was built to outlive individual leaders, thanks to layered and overlapping centers of political and military power.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

"Dad always believed stories outlive people. In a way, this is him still helping families he will never meet, which I think is the most beautiful legacy you can leave."

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

She eventually manages to outlive him, fueled by a burning vengeance to take what’s owed to her, even if it means sacrificing everything.

From Salon • Dec. 20, 2025

I could either die after two years or outlive him by a hundred.

From "The Adoration of Jenna Fox" by Mary E. Pearson