make-do
Example Sentences
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“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
A flick of a match, and the make-do candle is lit.
From Seattle Times
And its make-do culture, using whatever is at hand, which often led to comical scenes in settings like museums.
From New York Times
Because of higher costs and limited supplies in the massive, remote state, they embrace an interdependent and make-do ethos to the benefit of their Buddhist community, she said.
From Seattle Times
The make-do attitude is common these days around Jackson.
From Seattle Times
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