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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Swift surprised fans hours after the song went live by releasing an accompanying music video.
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Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
The music will be performed live by pianist Joshua Mhoon and violinist Julia Choi.
—Marcia Luttrell, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026
Many older Americans still live by those rules.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 6 June 2026
The murals will be painted live by a mix of local and visiting artists on June 5 and 6 alongside other events in the West Bottoms, joining efforts to add murals around the city ahead of the FIFA World Cup.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 2 June 2026
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Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
The music will be performed live by pianist Joshua Mhoon and violinist Julia Choi.
—Marcia Luttrell, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026
Many older Americans still live by those rules.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 6 June 2026
The murals will be painted live by a mix of local and visiting artists on June 5 and 6 alongside other events in the West Bottoms, joining efforts to add murals around the city ahead of the FIFA World Cup.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 2 June 2026
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“Live by.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/live%20by. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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