deliver on
idiom
: to do what is required by (a promise or pledge)
He failed to deliver on his promise.
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The ruling allows the massive reduction in force to deliver on President Donald Trump's mission to reduce fraud, waste, abuse and spending within the federal government -- and return education power and decisions back to the states.
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Arthur Jones Ii, ABC News, 15 July 2025
To build long-term trust, be consistent and deliver on expectations:
• Communicate consistently and transparently by offering regular updates on pricing, progress and decision-making.
—Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
The cult horror flick doesn't totally deliver on a great premise, but Malkovich is a hoot as a cross between Davids Bowie and Koresh.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 12 July 2025
This is not the first time that Trump has tangled with Japan and South Korea on trade — and the new tariffs suggest his past deals made during his first term failed to deliver on his administration’s own hype.
—Josh Boak, Twin Cities, 7 July 2025
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Arthur Jones Ii, ABC News, 15 July 2025
To build long-term trust, be consistent and deliver on expectations:
• Communicate consistently and transparently by offering regular updates on pricing, progress and decision-making.
—Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
The cult horror flick doesn't totally deliver on a great premise, but Malkovich is a hoot as a cross between Davids Bowie and Koresh.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 12 July 2025
This is not the first time that Trump has tangled with Japan and South Korea on trade — and the new tariffs suggest his past deals made during his first term failed to deliver on his administration’s own hype.
—Josh Boak, Twin Cities, 7 July 2025
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“Deliver on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deliver%20on. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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