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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For the families that go without, communities come together during the season of giving and fill the gaps for those in need.
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Visual Editors, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
Based on past government estimates, some 3.5 million federal workers could go without paychecks this holiday season until an agreement is passed — many of them, like airport security officers, will be required to show up to work anyway.
—Molly Nagle, ABC News, 19 Dec. 2024
Most of those who went without care as a result were likely uninsured, according to Power to Decide, a nonprofit organization that works to end unplanned pregnancy.
—Alejandra O’Connell-Domenech, The Hill, 19 Dec. 2024
And since the streaming giant started cracking down on password sharing, many TV lovers have gone without their beloved Netflix binges.
—Claire Franken, TVLine, 16 Dec. 2024
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Visual Editors, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
Based on past government estimates, some 3.5 million federal workers could go without paychecks this holiday season until an agreement is passed — many of them, like airport security officers, will be required to show up to work anyway.
—Molly Nagle, ABC News, 19 Dec. 2024
Most of those who went without care as a result were likely uninsured, according to Power to Decide, a nonprofit organization that works to end unplanned pregnancy.
—Alejandra O’Connell-Domenech, The Hill, 19 Dec. 2024
And since the streaming giant started cracking down on password sharing, many TV lovers have gone without their beloved Netflix binges.
—Claire Franken, TVLine, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Go without.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/go%20without. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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