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.
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Players can expect Chapter 6 Season 2 to be live by early morning on February 21 unless unexpected issues arise.
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Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
That same day the Red Sox are also hosting a Futures at Fenway South prospect exhibition at JetBlue Park, which will be carried live by WEEI 850 AM but will not be televised.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 12 Feb. 2025
Hosted live by Olivia Culpo, Tubi Red Carpet at Super Bowl LIX starts at 3:30 p.m. ET.
—Tom Tapp, Deadline, 4 Feb. 2025
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The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show will be broadcast live by Fox on the FS1 and FS2 channels, as well as online on FOXSports.com and the Fox Sports App.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025
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Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
That same day the Red Sox are also hosting a Futures at Fenway South prospect exhibition at JetBlue Park, which will be carried live by WEEI 850 AM but will not be televised.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 12 Feb. 2025
Hosted live by Olivia Culpo, Tubi Red Carpet at Super Bowl LIX starts at 3:30 p.m. ET.
—Tom Tapp, Deadline, 4 Feb. 2025
Junior Showmanship Finals Best In Show How to watch the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show
The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show will be broadcast live by Fox on the FS1 and FS2 channels, as well as online on FOXSports.com and the Fox Sports App.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025
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“Live by.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/live%20by. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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