live by
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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Here, though, Caglianone was living by himself for the first time in his life.
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CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
Supporters’ contributions help change students’ lives by relieving financial burdens, augmenting the resources that support student learning inside and outside the classroom, the release said.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026
Here, though, Caglianone was living by himself for the first time in his life.
—Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
From that moment on, Winfrey has lived by a new code.
—Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Apr. 2026
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“Live by.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/live%20by. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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