do without

Example Sentences

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But just as the extravaganza is set to kick off, many New Jerseyans are viewing their hosting duties less as an honor and more as a costly burden they could do without.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

Trump said the visiting royals "got me to do something that nobody else was able to do, without hardly even asking".

From BBC • May 2, 2026

Pouyanne said the world can't make do without these supplies and not suffer serious consequences.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

The best things in life are not always free, but there’s plenty you can do without conspicuous consumption.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

“You’re a good lad. I don’t know what we’ll do without you.”

From "The Graveyard Book" by Neil Gaiman