matter of life and death
Example Sentences
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For them it has been a matter of life and death for decades—and that is the one thing no one is talking about.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
Successfully reforming the WTO is a matter of life and death for the organisation, warns the facilitator of talks on revamping the global trade body.
From Barron's • Feb. 4, 2026
“On extreme heat days, access to air conditioning can be a matter of life and death, and they should have the option to use it,” she said.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 4, 2025
Sometimes, AI really can be a matter of life and death.
From Salon • Aug. 15, 2024
“This is a matter of life and death, and you talk about controlling myself.”
From "Charlotte's Web" by E.B. White
