lived up to

phrase

past tense of live up to

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Recent Examples of lived up to Pettis never lived up to his second-round draft status with the 49ers. — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 30 Sep. 2026 Rosario, meanwhile, can’t be trusted in the field and hasn’t lived up to his reputation as a lefty killer this season. — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 28 Sep. 2026 Walker lived up to the hype, totaling 173 yards and two touchdowns in the Kansas City victory. — Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2026 But his efforts to outsmart the bond market – the deepest and most important market on the planet – have not lived up to the hype. — Matt Egan, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2026 The passing offense lived up to Matthews’ expectations against Cal — but only for a half. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026 Having befriended Billy Ray Cyrus in the early ’90s, Parton was Cyrus’s honorary godmother and even lived up to that designation through guest spots on Hannah Montana. — Marah Eakin, Vulture, 26 Aug. 2026 On Tuesday night, the Academy of Football lived up to its name — and gave West Ham hope for the season ahead. — Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026 The Duke commitment lived up to his Power 4 billing, rushing for 196 yards and six touchdowns and throwing for 163 yards and a score in a 57-21 domination of Colquitt County. — Jack Leo, AJC.com, 22 Aug. 2026

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“Lived up to.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lived%20up%20to. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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