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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Apple’s new and improved Siri didn’t live up to expectations, at least as far as its investors were concerned.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
Broadcom’s stock had been priced for perfection after a strong recent rally but the company’s earnings commentary didn’t live up to the hype — sending shares down 14% shortly after Thursday’s open.
From MarketWatch • 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
Although I had chosen a different path, I tried in my own fashion to live up to the responsibilities of the role for which I had been schooled.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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