outlive

Example Sentences

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When old records make it to a landfill, they’re not only likely to outlive the site, but can also leach plasticizers, a Keele University report found.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

If you outlive the term, you may be able to extend coverage, but the premiums will rise sharply, because the policy converts to annually renewable rates.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

Now she’s planning for a legacy brand she hopes will outlive her.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

Khan wrote that Bhosle was "a talent that will outlive many" and that her "voice has been one of the pillars of Indian cinema and will continue to resonate world over for centuries to come".

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

I would always tell people that I believe children have the resilience to outlive their sufferings, if given a chance.

From "A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier" by Ishmael Beah