do without
phrasal verb
did without; done without; doing without; does without
: to not have (something) : to live, work, etc., without having (something)
If you can't afford a new car, you'll just have to do without (one).
I don't know how we ever did without computers.
—can/could do without is often used to say that one does not like or approve of somethingI enjoy traveling, but I can do without having to wait around in crowded airports.
He was late again. That's the kind of selfish behavior I could do without.
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Earlier this month, the Vivienne Foundation issued a statement saying that a recent collaboration between Vivienne Westwood and Palace had been done without consultation with the foundation.
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Samantha Conti, WWD, 22 Oct. 2024
Although the labor expenses can be controlled, they cannot be done without a strong concentration on raising operational effectiveness.
—Jim Osman, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
Save Space With an Inflatable Neck Pillow There are two types of travelers: those who vehemently need a neck pillow for long flights and those who make do without.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2024
Parsons is not expected to play this week, while Lawrence will miss at least four games - that’s seven combined Pro Bowl appearances the Dallas defense will have to do without.
—Adam Renuart, CNN, 6 Oct. 2024
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Samantha Conti, WWD, 22 Oct. 2024
Although the labor expenses can be controlled, they cannot be done without a strong concentration on raising operational effectiveness.
—Jim Osman, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
Save Space With an Inflatable Neck Pillow There are two types of travelers: those who vehemently need a neck pillow for long flights and those who make do without.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2024
Parsons is not expected to play this week, while Lawrence will miss at least four games - that’s seven combined Pro Bowl appearances the Dallas defense will have to do without.
—Adam Renuart, CNN, 6 Oct. 2024
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“Do without.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/do%20without. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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