life-or-death

[ lahyf-er-deth ]

/ ˈlaɪf ərˈdɛθ /

Words nearby life-or-death

First recorded in 1680–90

A fascinating book reveals the life-or-death rush of base jumping.
The High-Flying Secrets of BASE Jumpers|William O’Connor|August 4, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The fussy legal language complicates what is sometimes a life-or-death situation.
When Pro-Life Means Death|Kitty Holland|November 16, 2012|DAILY BEAST
The crews of those boats would have to make the life-or-death decision themselves about how much time is “sufficient.”
Earthquake Shakes the Philippines|Christopher Dickey|August 31, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Constantino-Diaz Duran reports on the eerie similarities—and the life-or-death differences.
A New Mining Nightmare|Constantino Diaz-Duran|November 19, 2010|DAILY BEAST

What McEvoy uncovers is not just a big story, but a life-or-death situation involving an especially devious serial killer.
5 Hot Summer Thrillers|David J. Montgomery|June 4, 2009|DAILY BEAST
Kenniston, unable to turn from the life-or-death business of threading the swarm, heard the Jovian fighting furiously.
The World with a Thousand Moons|Edmond Hamilton
This is a life-or-death proposition, with lasting-time the most important factor.
The Planet Strappers|Raymond Zinke Gallun
It was a punishment that satisfied both sides of the life-or-death argument.
The Penal Cluster|Ivar Jorgensen (AKA Randall Garrett)
It was a life-or-death struggle with the elements--English courage and brawn pitted against the combined action of wind and sea.
The Quest of the 'Golden Hope'|Percy F. Westerman
In a life-or-death matter such as now confronts us regarding the wild life of our country, it is time to speak plainly.
Our Vanishing Wild Life|William T. Hornaday