go without
Britishverb
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to be denied or deprived of (something, esp food)
if you don't like your tea you can go without
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that is obvious or self-evident
Example Sentences
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Two hundred years is a long time to go without a gargantuan, costly arch in D.C.’s Memorial Circle.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 5, 2026
"We used to say 'we'll kick off now. Right, see how long we can go without blowing a whistle'," Dean said.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026
In most modern vehicles, this is an extra option that many drivers go without.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 20, 2026
"You don't have to buy a shirt, but you can't go without eating."
From Barron's ● Aug. 6, 2026
Two months, we estimated, was as long as we could go without a paycheck coming in.
From "The Book of Unknown Americans" by Cristina Henríquez
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