life-or-death
Example Sentences
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Dr Gillespie said issues with availability can mean they are often called into highly emotional situations at short notice, sometimes moving between a christening and a life-or-death situation in hospital.
From BBC • Dec. 25, 2025
“We are currently facing an urgent, life-or-death crisis.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 25, 2025
If they had, the life-or-death risks could have been avoided.
From Salon • Jul. 2, 2025
Second-year veterinary student Amber Elalem, 30, is well aware of the pressures that come with a job that often results in life-or-death decisions for beloved pets.
From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2025
It was like telling everyone at dorm about a really successful trick, but much better, because she really had survived a life-or-death situation.
From "Uglies" by Scott Westerfeld
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