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Asked last week if Richardson is entering a make-or-break year in 2025, Steichen danced around the question, as he’s done several times regarding his quarterback.
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James Boyd, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
Hurricane recovery This could be a make-or-break year for business owners and residents still grappling with hurricane damage.
—Kathryn Varn, Axios, 3 Jan. 2025
Leadership capability is a make-or-break factor for private equity portfolio company growth and success.
—Dan Hawkins, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Make no mistake, this is a big — some might say make-or-break — year for the storied Arcadia track that many consider the most beautiful horse racing facility in the United States.
—John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 25 Dec. 2024
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James Boyd, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
Hurricane recovery This could be a make-or-break year for business owners and residents still grappling with hurricane damage.
—Kathryn Varn, Axios, 3 Jan. 2025
Leadership capability is a make-or-break factor for private equity portfolio company growth and success.
—Dan Hawkins, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Make no mistake, this is a big — some might say make-or-break — year for the storied Arcadia track that many consider the most beautiful horse racing facility in the United States.
—John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 25 Dec. 2024
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“Make-or-break.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make-or-break. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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