do-or-die
Example Sentences
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Totsuka, 24, crashed on his final run, meaning it was do or die for James in the last run of the competition.
From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026
His changes influence the game, and I think with Arsenal winning it's do or die and City put in a solid performance.
From BBC • Feb. 8, 2026
Day 39 was do or die — for the children and the search teams.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 16, 2023
Nowadays, the system feels so do or die.
From New York Times • May 17, 2023
“Thank you, Queen Warbeak, my friend. Now we must go. A strategy can be worked out on the way to the Abbey. Let’s hurry. There’s no time to lose. It’s do or die now!”
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
