live down
Britishverb
Example Sentences
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He thought he might never live down that fumbled opportunity.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 11, 2026
“Transitory” went from a party line to a punchline, one the Fed is still trying to live down.
From Barron's ● Apr. 24, 2026
“There are those coming from the Northeast that want to live down here and those in South Florida who want to finally live by the water,” he said.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 1, 2026
And it’s less common now for you to just knock on somebody’s door and say, “Hey, I live down the street. How are you?”
From Salon ● Sep. 13, 2025
“Sometimes you have to live down to people’s expectations, Kate. If you can do that, you'll get much further in life. Now quit dallying and get inside before they come back.”
From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland
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