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.

Examples of live by in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For a while, the areas around Tri-Rail stations were quite industrial and not alluring to live by, said David Dech, the executive director of the South Florida Regional Transportation Authority, the agency that oversees Tri-Rail. —Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2025

Now he's used to living by himself, kind of likes it. —Lauren Hodges, NPR, 31 Dec. 2024

Yet many organizations continue to live by the old adage and culture that processes must be repeatable for success, and change is the enemy. —Martin Zwilling, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024

Join Clara, her Nutcracker Prince, the Sugar Plum Fairy and a cast of colorful characters on stage, with Tchaikovsky's beloved score performed live by the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra. —Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 25 Dec. 2024