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.

Examples of live by in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Still, what man wanted to be a dog, or, even worse, a dog of dogs, forced to live by British rules? —Literary Hub, 26 May 2026

Seabrook said she was touched and will never forget when the haunting melody of taps rang out behind her, played live by a stranger that day at the cemetery in Elburn. —Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026

The agreement also gave exclusive betting rights to thousands of games worldwide organized by national soccer bodies and streamed live by FIFA. —ABC News, 18 May 2026

That includes working to lower the cost of living by supporting good wages, improving access to quality childcare, and pushing for property tax appraisal reform. —Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026

Rhymes for live by

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