How to Use do without in a Sentence

do without

phrasal verb
  • And how can he be expected to get the job done without them?
    Isabelle Khurshudyan, Washington Post, 30 June 2023
  • The next big thing a president wants to do without Congress might be too big for the court to permit it.
    Sam Baker, Axios, 17 July 2024
  • Look for the good in others, and discover how to get things done without backlash.
    Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 24 June 2024
  • The job isn’t worth doing without tips, according to some servers.
    Ali Martin, The Christian Science Monitor, 20 Sep. 2023
  • Mayor Anissa Williams asked if the road widening project could be done without burying the canal.
    Judith Prieve, The Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2024
  • No, the graffiti could be done without, maybe use washable paint.
    Timothy Bella, Washington Post, 24 Nov. 2023
  • All this is done without taking away the action that is going on, but enhancing’s the show.
    Heide Janssen, Orange County Register, 17 Mar. 2024
  • Can Dawn get her grocery shopping and taxes done without killing this very old dog?
    Katie Barsotti, The New Yorker, 13 June 2023
  • But other observers said all of this could have been done without having to sign anything.
    Jamie L. Lareau, Detroit Free Press, 12 Sep. 2024
  • Of course, plenty of the evaluation was done without so much as turning a key.
    Robert Ross, Robb Report, 13 Feb. 2024
  • However, the script could have done without turning the 1955 dad (Hugh Coles) into a peeping tom.
    Frank Rizzo, Variety, 3 Aug. 2023
  • That means humans will have to do without (gasp) social media.
    Will Oremus, Washington Post, 20 Jan. 2024
  • Even though the circumcision is done without any painkillers.
    Nurith Aizenman, NPR, 12 May 2024
  • This was done without authorization, and in breach of the IT code employees are privy to, Valeo said.
    Chloe Taylor, Fortune, 24 Nov. 2023
  • The brand offers affordable home cleaning devices that get the job done without breaking the bank.
    Ellen McAlpine, Popular Mechanics, 13 June 2023
  • To get this done without compromising on what makes Bhutan so precious will be the challenge.
    Juliet Kinsman, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Feb. 2024
  • But all of this was done without compromising the quality of the product.
    The Courier-Journal, 5 Jan. 2024
  • CACs were recently re-instated by the new council, in a move that was done without her knowledge ahead of time.
    Zachery Eanes, Axios, 14 Aug. 2024
  • These cleaners get the job done without damaging your hardwood floors.
    Andrea Wurzburger, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Nov. 2023
  • Some officials suggested that schools have enough to do without taking on the work of a program that’s not required.
    Jeffrey S. Solochek, Orlando Sentinel, 5 July 2024
  • Dewan claims all of this was done without her spousal consent, according to the court documents.
    Taijuan Moorman, USA TODAY, 16 Apr. 2024
  • The final step is a blow dry, which Beyoncé does without any products.
    Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 10 Sep. 2024
  • Construction was done without loans or debt, in line with church policy.
    Greg Garrison | , al, 24 Aug. 2023
  • The trio proceeded to shock the crowd with their myriad of acrobat tricks, which were done without any wiring to ensure their safety.
    Adrianna Freedman, Good Housekeeping, 4 June 2023
  • Often, this is done without using the Agile label to describe what is being done.
    Steve Denning, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024
  • Just like a comfortable bra or pair of socks, underwear is an essential item that no wardrobe can do without.
    Courtney Leiva, Peoplemag, 8 Sep. 2023
  • That's why many turn to skin scrubbers (or face spatulas) to get the job done without disrupting their skin barrier.
    Elizabeth Berry, Good Housekeeping, 23 Aug. 2023
  • There's also the matter of adding helpful storage, which can be done without a trip to Home Depot and hours installing new cabinets.
    Megan Lasher, House Beautiful, 18 Aug. 2023
  • Rather, the plan spells out what our partners can do without Russia’s participation.
    Joshua Yaffa, The New Yorker, 22 Sep. 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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