deliver on

phrase

: to do what is required by (a promise or pledge)
He failed to deliver on his promise.

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This book manages to deliver on the promise of the jaunt without losing any of the rigor. — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Nov. 2026 Some companies automate 90% of their workflows and others less, but automating even 20% of your typical workflow can save you a massive amount of capital and empower your team to deliver on lower-funnel marketing content. — Dustin Callif, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026 So many recipes that claim to be quick, easy or pantry-friendly don’t deliver on the promise. — Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 21 Oct. 2026 Since then, Netanyahu has been criticized by opponents for failing to deliver on his promise of restoring regional security. — Chad De Guzman, Time, 19 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for deliver on

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“Deliver on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deliver%20on. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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