die for

Example Sentences

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When asked where she finds the strength to comfort these children, Jung didn’t hesitate: “From them. There’s no teacher who gets into teaching after Columbine who isn’t ready to die for their kids,” she said.

From Salon • Mar. 2, 2026

Totsuka, 24, crashed on his final run, meaning it was do or die for James in the last run of the competition.

From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026

It was practically do or die for a banged-up team that needed to win at least two of its final five games for a realistic chance at the playoffs.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 9, 2025

“I don’t want to die for this,” he said, “but a lot of people will do whatever they have to do to eat.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 26, 2025

Although Roosevelt respected Rondon and his mission, he wasn’t going to die for the cause.

From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple