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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Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 16 May 2025
The Celtics continue to live by the code of the 3-pointer.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 16 May 2025
Featuring the iconic score from Tchaikovsky, which will be performed live by the New Ballet Orchestra, this two-hour semi-streamlined production is a good bet for a family outing.
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Invest in the systems and technology to live by scoreboards.
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Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 16 May 2025
The Celtics continue to live by the code of the 3-pointer.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 16 May 2025
Featuring the iconic score from Tchaikovsky, which will be performed live by the New Ballet Orchestra, this two-hour semi-streamlined production is a good bet for a family outing.
—Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 15 May 2025
Invest in the systems and technology to live by scoreboards.
—Damon Stafford, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
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“Live by.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/live%20by. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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