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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Depression during and after pregnancy can have long-term effects on both mothers and babies, yet too many women go without treatment. Cindy Arenberg Seltzer, Sun Sentinel, 13 Apr. 2025 In 1979, Ed Sneed went without a blemish on his scorecard for the first two days. Justin Ray, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025 The biggest difference between Gaga and some of the other performers at Coachella almost goes without saying: live singing. Chris Willman, Variety, 12 Apr. 2025 Unlike their counterparts in school classrooms, the first responders have gone without the vocal support of Mayor Brandon Johnson throughout their relatively drama-free standoff. Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for go without

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“Go without.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/go%20without. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.

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