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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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.
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Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 17 June 2026
Hockney lived by that command for the rest of his life, turning out canvas after canvas, photo after photo.
—Barbara Isenberg, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
It will also be broadcast live by CBS.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 12 June 2026
Pritzker signed the End-of-Life Options for Terminally Ill Patients Act into law last year, ending a long-running debate over whether terminally ill patients — those given up to six months to live by their doctors — should be allowed to ingest life-ending prescription medication.
—Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026
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Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 17 June 2026
Hockney lived by that command for the rest of his life, turning out canvas after canvas, photo after photo.
—Barbara Isenberg, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
It will also be broadcast live by CBS.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 12 June 2026
Pritzker signed the End-of-Life Options for Terminally Ill Patients Act into law last year, ending a long-running debate over whether terminally ill patients — those given up to six months to live by their doctors — should be allowed to ingest life-ending prescription medication.
—Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026
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“Live by.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/live%20by. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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