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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That leaves older Americans at high risk of going without nutritious meals, or even homeless.
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025
But the Huskies also had to go without a center for much of the second half as Samson Johnson (2 points, 4 rebounds) and Tarris Reed Jr. (0 points, 3 rebounds) each picked up their fourth foul with more than 14 minutes left in the game.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 12 Feb. 2025
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The restorative benefits of retinol almost go without saying these days, but what product would Sperling select?
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 12 Feb. 2025
For almost two decades, Charlotte WNBA fans have gone without a local team to watch.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 5 Feb. 2025
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025
But the Huskies also had to go without a center for much of the second half as Samson Johnson (2 points, 4 rebounds) and Tarris Reed Jr. (0 points, 3 rebounds) each picked up their fourth foul with more than 14 minutes left in the game.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 12 Feb. 2025
Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Regenerating Cream $37 $25 AMAZON
$28
TARGET
The restorative benefits of retinol almost go without saying these days, but what product would Sperling select?
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 12 Feb. 2025
For almost two decades, Charlotte WNBA fans have gone without a local team to watch.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 5 Feb. 2025
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“Go without.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/go%20without. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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