do without

Example Sentences

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The biggest worry for England and for Tuchel is what they will do without captain and record goalscorer Harry Kane if he is not available.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

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

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

“Not half what we owe, but the best we can do without selling the seed for the next sowing.”

From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya