Examples of make-or-break in a Sentence
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As ambient becomes standard, point-solution vendors face a make-or-break moment.
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David Chou, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Gaines says these are make-or-break for a functional, but still beautiful, entryway.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Aug. 2025
Ballard recently scoffed at the idea of Richardson’s 2025 campaign being a make-or-break season; four weeks later, the Colts have asked for a break from Richardson — perhaps permanently.
—James Boyd, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025
As far as the games most likely to determine Boston’s ultimate playoff fate, there are five series fans will want to circle on the calendar as potential make-or-break opportunities.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 15 Aug. 2025
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David Chou, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Gaines says these are make-or-break for a functional, but still beautiful, entryway.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Aug. 2025
Ballard recently scoffed at the idea of Richardson’s 2025 campaign being a make-or-break season; four weeks later, the Colts have asked for a break from Richardson — perhaps permanently.
—James Boyd, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025
As far as the games most likely to determine Boston’s ultimate playoff fate, there are five series fans will want to circle on the calendar as potential make-or-break opportunities.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 15 Aug. 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 3 Sep. 2025.
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