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

In addition, Valens’ music will be reinterpreted live by Chicano performers from Thee Sinseers, The Altons, Shannon and the Clams and The McCharmlys, among others. — Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026

This rebellious new musical is about growing up, discovering yourself, and refusing to live by others’ expectations. — Denise Petski, Deadline, 17 Aug. 2026

These are two of the technical standards that the world will soon live by. — Matthew Gould, Washington Post, 10 Aug. 2026

The glamorous nuptials were broadcast live by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios to more than 30 million viewers. — Ariana Quihuiz, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026

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