make-do
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Instead, Ukrainians are showing the resilience and make-do attitude that have frustrated Moscow’s efforts to pummel them into submission.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 26, 2026
The fans will have to make-do with a short written statement.
From BBC ● Jan. 5, 2026
“Full Time” is canny enough to understand that many people’s make-do existences are ready-made for compassionate thriller-ization.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 9, 2023
A flick of a match, and the make-do candle is lit.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 29, 2023
“Your make-do is better than the Ritz,” I said, helping myself to some more chicken and dumplings.
From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson
Between those two poles lies the observation that popular collar stay make-dos include paper clips, strips of business cards, and—hat tip to Heloise—wood coffee stirrers.
From Slate ● Mar. 12, 2014
