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
Professional victim support is essential and "can sometimes even be a matter of life and death" due to the shame, intense fear, despair and constant pressure being so overwhelming.
From BBC • Apr. 10, 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
Sometimes, AI really can be a matter of life and death.
From Salon • Aug. 15, 2024
“Just to encourage her to move. I’m all for letting her enjoy her daily ritual, but it is a matter of life and death that we get out of here fast.”
From "The Boy Who Met a Whale" by Nizrana Farook
