do without

Example Sentences

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In Stewart’s view, what a jury was not to be trusted to do without the guidance given in the Georgia statute, they could now be entrusted to do.

From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026

The staging could do without the underscoring that becomes heavy-handed in the play’s later stages.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

Bruno Fernandes was the inspiration, the player United simply cannot do without, while summer arrivals Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo added quality in attack.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

"The King and Queen got me to do something that nobody else was able to do, without hardly even asking!"

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

“Which they like to do without us because we’re extra,” Mari said.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste