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life-or-death

[lahyf-er-deth] / ˈlaɪf ərˈdɛθ /




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Related: They have millions in the bank — but without kids, who makes their life-or-death decisions?

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

In those movies, as an unsuspecting bride thrust into a life-or-death situation, she appealingly balanced a convincing physical performance with an understated comedic streak, her beleaguered character enduring one absurdity after another.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

Noting the life-or-death stakes of transportation safety regulations, Horton said the agency’s leaders “want to go fast and break things, but going fast and breaking things means people are going to get hurt.”

From Salon • Feb. 2, 2026

Dr Gillespie said issues with availability can mean they are often called into highly emotional situations at short notice, sometimes moving between a christening and a life-or-death situation in hospital.

From BBC • Dec. 25, 2025

Heading to a neighboring camper or the campground offices to ask for a phone to use seems a little extreme—this isn’t exactly life-or-death.

From "Clean Getaway" by Nic Stone




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