go without
phrasal verb
went without; gone without; going without; goes without
: to not have (something) : to live or continue without having (something)
How long can you go without sleeping/sleep?
If you can't afford a new car, you'll just have to go without.
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Since Montreal’s triumph in 1993, Canada has gone without the Stanley Cup for 31 years and counting.
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Allan Mitchell, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
While the show has previously gone without hosts, comedian Trevor Noah has hosted the past four years and has been announced as the host no later than mid-December, making this year a bit of an anomaly.
—Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 5 Jan. 2025
This should go without saying, but be sure to fully cook poultry, eggs, and beef to kill viruses and bacteria.
—Elizabeth Yuko, Rolling Stone, 31 Dec. 2024
What Happens If the Government Shuts Down? When the government shuts down, major nonessential services cease operation, meaning many federal employees may go without pay.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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Allan Mitchell, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
While the show has previously gone without hosts, comedian Trevor Noah has hosted the past four years and has been announced as the host no later than mid-December, making this year a bit of an anomaly.
—Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 5 Jan. 2025
This should go without saying, but be sure to fully cook poultry, eggs, and beef to kill viruses and bacteria.
—Elizabeth Yuko, Rolling Stone, 31 Dec. 2024
What Happens If the Government Shuts Down? When the government shuts down, major nonessential services cease operation, meaning many federal employees may go without pay.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Go without.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/go%20without. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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