do without
Example Sentences
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The Angels’ offense, finishing with four hits, found a way to make do without solely relying on the long ball.
From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026
He said the visit of the King and Queen "got me to do something that nobody else was able to do, without hardly even asking".
From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026
“The King and Queen got me to do something that nobody else was able to do, without hardly even asking!”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026
Pouyanne said the world can't make do without these supplies and not suffer serious consequences.
From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026
Although he had not been our teacher when we were in the eighth grade, we had been allowed every day to join the high school for music since the chorus could not do without Caroline.
From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson
