deliver on

phrase

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

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With the challenges of supply chains and higher prices on retailers’ hands, shoppers are highly attuned to these considerations and can be swayed by retailers who demonstrate their ability to deliver on time and as promised. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026 The new government is working to deliver on its campaign promises through breakneck legislative reform and sweeping institutional shake-ups. — Dominique Soguel, Christian Science Monitor, 30 Aug. 2026 Among them is Chilean President José Antonio Kast, whose government has struggled to deliver on its sweeping promises to curb crime and carry out and mass deportations. — ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026 If Bally’s cannot deliver on its contractual commitment, the City Council needs to immediately begin contingency planning. — Joe Ferguson, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 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 2 Sep. 2026.

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