do without

Example Sentences

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I travel often, usually for longer stretches, but I’ve learned that some cities are especially good at delivering in a short window: great food, easy momentum, and plenty to do without overplanning.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

OK, but nobody puts as much thought into their presentation as you do without being interested in the mechanics of stardom.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2026

This means TotalEnergies "can do without this LNG" from Russia, he added.

From Barron's • Feb. 11, 2026

“I’d rather do without bread than my estradiol patch,” Polo said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 7, 2026

Mrs. van D. has scads of dresses, coats and shoes, none of which she feels she can do without.

From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank