deliver on

phrase

: to do what is required by (a promise or pledge)
He failed to deliver on his promise.

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Since then, Netanyahu has been criticized by opponents for failing to deliver on his promise of restoring regional security. — Chad De Guzman, Time, 19 Oct. 2026 That’s because Tesla’s polarizing CEO, Elon Musk, actually managed to deliver on his promise of an EV that could fly. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026 Brands also need to price it appropriately and deliver on the customer promise. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026 For Kumari's family, making their house livable meant securing something that burst of fame had failed to deliver on — a more stable place from which to build their lives. — Kamala Thiagarajan, NPR, 11 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for deliver on

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“Deliver on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deliver%20on. Accessed 21 Oct. 2026.

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