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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The players, however, were reluctant to go without their statuesque cheering section.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 15, 2026
As a result, she often finds she has to go without in order to provide for her children.
From BBC ● Apr. 26, 2026
Most of the court’s rulings and orders in cases on the emergency docket go without explanation.
From Salon ● Apr. 25, 2026
“There will be older adults who go without care,” Forden said.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 14, 2026
She never had to go without shoes in the summer or share bathwater with her siblings.
From "It All Comes Down to This" by Karen English
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