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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Nicola Dawes, chief executive at Stripey Stork, said families in need would "simply go without essential school items or be forced into debt" without this support.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
The fear of losing a home can also discourage people from applying for Medicaid, causing them to delay or go without necessary care services.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 13, 2026
"You don't have to buy a shirt, but you can't go without eating."
From Barron's ● Aug. 6, 2026
“It gave me somewhere to go without having to leave the room. It reminded me that illness can change your life without becoming the whole of your life.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 27, 2026
‘That’s hard, trying to go without me and all. If I hadn’t a guessed right, where would you be now?’
From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien
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