live by
phrasal verb
lived by; living by; lives by
1
: to agree with and follow (something, such as a set of beliefs)
He tried to live by his faith.
a principle I try to live by
2
: to survive by (doing something)
They were an ancient people who lived by hunting and gathering.
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The Kansas suburb was also named one of the best places to live by ranking website Niche in 2025.
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Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2025
Currently, about 40% of subway cameras are monitored live by staff.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2025
And the company lives by the idea of bringing your authentic self to work.
—Peter High, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
Prior to moving into the Card Home, Stenberg lived by herself not far from her current address.
—Joshua Zatulskis, Hartford Courant, 25 May 2025
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Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2025
Currently, about 40% of subway cameras are monitored live by staff.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2025
And the company lives by the idea of bringing your authentic self to work.
—Peter High, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
Prior to moving into the Card Home, Stenberg lived by herself not far from her current address.
—Joshua Zatulskis, Hartford Courant, 25 May 2025
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“Live by.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/live%20by. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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