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 Angels’ offense, finishing with four hits, found a way to make do without solely relying on the long ball.

From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026

But just as the extravaganza is set to kick off, many New Jerseyans are viewing their hosting duties less as an honor and more as a costly burden they could do without.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

Trump said the visiting royals "got me to do something that nobody else was able to do, without hardly even asking".

From BBC • May 2, 2026

“There!” he exclaimed, as he stretched out his hand and bent from the saddle: “You can’t do without me, that is evident. Step on my boot-toe; give me both hands: mount!”

From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë