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i don't live in vs I am not living in

Both phrases are correct, but they're used in slightly different contexts. "I don't live in" is used to express a general fact or habitual action, while "I am not living in" emphasizes the current state or temporary situation.
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i don't live in

This phrase is correct and commonly used to express a general fact or habitual action.

This phrase is used to state a general fact or habitual action about where someone resides.

Examples:

  • I don't live in New York. I live in Los Angeles.
  • She doesn't live in a big city. She prefers the countryside.
  • Why I don't live in the West: an Essay. Gillian Rhodes · May 19, 2022. In July this year, I will have spent 10 years in Asia – from Cambodia to South Korea ...
  • Jan 15, 2022 ... And I don't live in a hotel · Comments Section · Community Info Section · More posts you may like.
  • Feb 5, 2021 ... I don't live in that state just worked there. I filled out the form but they lost it. How do I get this money back?
  • Oct 19, 2023 ... Getting taxed for a city I don't live in- just started 4 bills ago. Why? I'll start by saying I work indirect for big red so I know better ...
  • Oct 9, 2023 ... Remind me again why I don't live in France? ... 'Got my Covid jab, €7,90,” I texted my best mate last week, repulsively smug, plus some obnoxious ...
  • Oct 9, 2024 ... A little rant about gated communities - I don't live in one and I don't plan to, but my son was at a playdate with friends today who do live ...
  • May 31, 2015 ... Jury duty in a county I don't live in ; Leros · Jul 11, 2004. 21,867 ; pcgeek11 · Jun 12, 2005. 21,743 ; ElFenix · Mar 20, 2000. 102,365 ; John Connor.
  • Nov 16, 2018 ... If I don't live in a school zone, I shouldn't have to pay for that school's property taxes, correct? · 2. Which state? I doubt it's legal. · 2. @ ...
  • 5 days ago ... I've Awakened to Discover I Don't Live in the World I Thought I Did · America Doesn't Have an Immigrant Problem, It has a White Supremacy Problem.
  • 5 days ago ... Can I get a library card if I don't live in Chicago? , collapsed. Print this Answer. I'm visiting from out of state; can I get a library card ...

Alternatives:

  • I don't reside in
  • I don't stay in
  • I don't dwell in
  • I don't inhabit

I am not living in

This phrase is correct and commonly used to emphasize the current state or temporary situation of not living in a particular place.

This phrase is used to emphasize the current state or temporary situation of not residing in a specific location.

Examples:

  • I am not living in the city right now. I am staying with my parents in the suburbs.
  • She is not living in the dorms this semester. She found an apartment off-campus.
  • Mar 15, 2023 ...I am not living in a trailer.” This is what I (Kendal) told Collin in 2018 when he casually mentioned that we could look into buying an RV. A ...
  • Jun 23, 2020 ... how to use shopify payments gateway if i am not living in USA, UK, CANADA. ; Trevor · Trevor · ‎06-23-2020 ; Luke121 · ‎09-18-2020 ; Trevor · Trevor · ‎ ...
  • Mar 27, 2015 ... What am I missing if I am not living in the USA? All related (38).
  • Sep 18, 2024 ... 6 likes, 0 comments - ej_russell_author on September 18, 2024: "“I am not living in a haunted house. I was not vandalized by a freaking ...
  • May 11, 2023 ... Any advice of how can I be a mangaka if i am not living in japan or even japanese?ñ. See, I have an incredibly expanded lore (+200 characters ...
  • Dec 23, 2023 ... The problem is that I am not living in my country of citizenship due to a war waged against it, and I can't go back even temporarily to open ...
  • Nov 26, 2012 ... Upset, he blustered and exclaimed,"I am not living in sin!" I replied, "Sure you are. The same Bible that says 'Do not commit adultery' also ...
  • Feb 29, 2016 ... One of my favorite things about living in Asia House is the feeling that I am not living in a remote bubble like that plastic prison cell ...
  • Aug 28, 2017 ... I am not living in denial. I am simply making the best of the time I have left with an incurable, terminal disease. Today, I live with ...

Alternatives:

  • I am not currently residing in
  • I am not presently living in
  • I am not currently staying in
  • I am not currently dwelling in

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