live by

phrasal verb

lived by; living by; lives by

: 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

: to survive by (doing something)

They were an ancient people who lived by hunting and gathering.

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The latter track charted internationally and was performed live by Byeon at MAMA Awards 2024, one of K-pop’s biggest nights, highlighting just how popular Lovely Runner had become. —

Kayti Burt, TIME, 18 Dec. 2024 All too often, there is a lack of commitment to the values that employees want to live by based on the company’s focus. —

Expert Panel®, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024 The 25 Single-person Households Support Centers in Seoul provide socializing activities to invite people who live by themselves. —

Hakyung Kate Lee, ABC News, 13 Dec. 2024 Like Los Angeles, the Chiefs have lived by the pass, with 145 of their 187 total yards coming through the air. —

Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 9 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for live by