deliver on

phrase

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

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Brands also need to price it appropriately and deliver on the customer promise. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026 For Kumari's family, making their house livable meant securing something that burst of fame had failed to deliver on — a more stable place from which to build their lives. — Kamala Thiagarajan, NPR, 11 Oct. 2026 Investing in trusted data, connected business context and modern governance reduces risk and creates the foundation that allows AI to deliver on its promise. — Tony Grout, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026 Her government is expected to make billions of dollars in investments linked to the 2030 FIFA World Cup while seeking to deliver on promises to fight inflation, raise wages and create jobs. — Akram Oubachir, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 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 13 Oct. 2026.

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