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as in stand by

to give steadfast support to Once elected, she lived up to her campaign promise to balance the state's budget.

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Recent Examples of live up to The Wicker Husband’s clear devotion toward The Fisherwoman sparks envy among dissatisfied wives and anxiety among men who don’t want to live up to a new set of standards. — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 28 Oct. 2026 Does the next Colts GM take one of those cap savings options or keep an inconsistent QB who hasn't lived up to his current $88 million contract? — Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026 The segment never lives up to that hype, but the sight of Homer self-cannibalizing himself is sure to make some Simpsons viewers squeamish. — Joshua Kurp, Vulture, 26 Oct. 2026 But with its mix of inflation, inequality and stock market gains, the economy is unsatisfying to most of the public, and its performance has not lived up to Trump’s promises. — Josh Boak, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for live up to

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