live up to
Frequently Asked Questions
- She has really lived up to her mother’s cycling legacy—and it looks like she may surpass it.
- I lived up to my side of the deal, so now it’s time for you to pay up.
- Based on the reviews, the new model didn’t live up to expectations for many customers.
Example Sentences
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But do they live up to their promise?
From MarketWatch • Jun. 6, 2026
The semiconductor and software maker’s shares slid after-hours as the report and guidance failed to live up to expectations among some investors.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
Analysts are skeptical Navitas can live up to the lofty, Nvidia-driven hype.
From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026
“My job is to make sure we live up to the tradition. My job is to make people comfortable here.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026
“Because I was worrying about what everyone else was thinking about me, and I was trying to live up to everyone’s expectations.”
From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles
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