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make-do

[mayk-doo] / ˈmeɪkˌdu /














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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

The make-do attitude is common these days around Jackson.

From Seattle Times ● Aug. 31, 2022

“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


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