live up to

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Synonyms of live up tonext
: to act or be in accordance with
had no intention of living up to his promise

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But there’s also tragedy, not least in the nation’s failure to live up to its exalted ideals. — Barbara Spindel, Christian Science Monitor, 1 July 2026 The products are chic, effective, and live up to their promises, and count Demi Moore as a fan. — Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 2 July 2026 The 2026 World Cup opened its knockout stage in style, and made the beautiful game live up to its billing. — Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 4 July 2026 Prior to the game, both players said Sutter Health Park had lived up to its reputation as a hitter-friendly ballpark. — Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for live up to

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“Live up to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/live%20up%20to. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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