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That could be a make-or-break issue for some Chicago lawmakers.
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Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2025
Economists have said 50% is the make-or-break threshold for the return of somewhat normal business between the two countries.
—Juliana Liu, CNN Money, 10 May 2025
But when her family’s garment business receives a make-or-break order for 200 dresses, Ana is forced to juggle her own ambitions with her mother’s expectations.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 30 Apr. 2025
These businesses need banking relationships that will support them during their make-or-break years.
—Brock Blake, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
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Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2025
Economists have said 50% is the make-or-break threshold for the return of somewhat normal business between the two countries.
—Juliana Liu, CNN Money, 10 May 2025
But when her family’s garment business receives a make-or-break order for 200 dresses, Ana is forced to juggle her own ambitions with her mother’s expectations.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 30 Apr. 2025
These businesses need banking relationships that will support them during their make-or-break years.
—Brock Blake, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for make-or-break
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“Make-or-break.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make-or-break. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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