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Recent Examples of life-and-death
The dialogue is mostly terse; each sentence bears the weight of life-and-death implications.
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Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 5 Feb. 2025
On vaccines, Democrats said Kennedy was flip-flopping on a life-and-death issue.
—Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 29 Jan. 2025
William eventually makes his way to the church to ask Jamie for help on a life-and-death matter.
—Lincee Ray, EW.com, 18 Jan. 2025
Sometimes a challenge is genuinely life-and-death, or involves dire consequences; other times, the obstacles in your path may be lower stakes, but still feel frustratingly immovable.
—Vanessa Armstrong, The Atlantic, 10 Jan. 2025
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Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 5 Feb. 2025
On vaccines, Democrats said Kennedy was flip-flopping on a life-and-death issue.
—Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 29 Jan. 2025
William eventually makes his way to the church to ask Jamie for help on a life-and-death matter.
—Lincee Ray, EW.com, 18 Jan. 2025
Sometimes a challenge is genuinely life-and-death, or involves dire consequences; other times, the obstacles in your path may be lower stakes, but still feel frustratingly immovable.
—Vanessa Armstrong, The Atlantic, 10 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for life-and-death
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My previous post, Being Sad Is Expensive: How Your Money-Mindset Matters showed how emotions play a crucial role in shaping financial behavior.—
Shane Enete,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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Ask Chris Richards, who credits a small but crucial collective upward shift at Crystal Palace in the second half of the season for reviving the club’s hopes of meaningful progress.—
Greg O'Keeffe,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
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The arrest and recent imprisonment of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu sent shockwaves through Turkey, marking a decisive shift toward full autocracy.—
Bilal Bilici,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2025
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Sending pinch-runner Jason Heyward from first base to third base in the decisive four-run seventh inning, Tatis peppered reliever Hector Neris’ sinker to center field.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Mar. 2025
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Just as ecosystems survive unpredictable conditions through adaptation, organizations must embrace change at a fundamental level.—
Scott Hutcheson,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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But to reduce this moment to a Euro-American clash, let alone to resort to clichés about the supposedly essential qualities of Europe and the United States, would be a fundamental mistake.—
Arash Azizi,
The Atlantic,
19 Mar. 2025
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For leaders this serves as a critical warning: the relentless pursuit of productivity without regard for the multifaceted nature of human identity can lead to a workforce that is disengaged, unfulfilled and ultimately less innovative.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Addressing those critical questions is a conundrum in Lake Tahoe, where on summer days evacuation routes are already constrained by people parking on roadsides.—
CalMatters,
The Mercury News,
20 Mar. 2025
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Separate deals between Russia and Ukraine brokered by the U.S. are expected to fully reopen a key trade route but could also play into the hands of Russia whose navy has been chased out of Crimea thanks to Kyiv's effective drone and missile strikes.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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Casting is another key ingredient for the Core Four’s success formula, and it is typically handled by casting expert Orla Maxwell.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Mar. 2025
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The basic Hulu subscription with ads is $9.99 per month, while the Disney+, Hulu Bundle basic starts at $10.99/month.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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The government has tried to get Boasberg thrown off the case entirely for asking basic questions about the flights at issue.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
19 Mar. 2025
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Gherardi was a pivotal figure in the eyewear industry.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
WWD,
20 Mar. 2025
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The immersive experience will allow fans to dive into the universe of the Colombian artist through thematic spaces showcasing her evolution, creative process, and pivotal moments in her career.—
Natalia Cano,
Billboard,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Life-and-death.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/life-and-death. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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