now or never

Example Sentences

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But whatever the outlook is on their style of play, former Blackburn striker Chris Sutton believes it is now or never for Arteta, which is adding to the tension around the title run-in.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

“Straight from Detroit —the new episodes drop Wednesday …was told now or never -so you get them now,” the Instagram post says.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 12, 2026

"There are a lot of people who believe this is the time - it's now or never."

From BBC • Jan. 31, 2026

"Something has to be done, now or never," he told AFP.

From Barron's • Nov. 27, 2025

My father became nervous, but knew the time was now or never.

From "The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind" by William Kamkwamba