do-or-die
adjective
ˈdü-ər-ˈdī 
-ȯr-
1
: doggedly determined to reach one's objective : indomitable
2
: presenting as the only alternatives complete success or complete ruin
a do-or-die situation
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Examples of do-or-die in a Sentence
a do-or-die entrepreneur who never stopped believing that hard work would inevitably lead to success
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There are no style points awarded in a do-or-die game.
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Nick Kosmider, The Athletic, 2 Jan. 2025
Yet, despite all this positive momentum, 2025 will likely be a do-or-die year for Rumble.
—Kyle Khan-Mullins, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
In a do-or-die road win over the New York Jets, Richardson threw for 272 yards and had three total touchdowns.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
This year, its experience in those do-or-die situations bred confidence.
—Jacob Steinberg, Baltimore Sun, 3 Nov. 2024
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Nick Kosmider, The Athletic, 2 Jan. 2025
Yet, despite all this positive momentum, 2025 will likely be a do-or-die year for Rumble.
—Kyle Khan-Mullins, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
In a do-or-die road win over the New York Jets, Richardson threw for 272 yards and had three total touchdowns.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
This year, its experience in those do-or-die situations bred confidence.
—Jacob Steinberg, Baltimore Sun, 3 Nov. 2024
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“Do-or-die.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/do-or-die. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.
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