as in crucial
resulting in either definite success or definite failure
a make-or-break decision The next year will be a make-or-break time for the company.
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Recent Examples of make-or-break
What's next: This year is make-or-break for MARTA's measure: The A-Line is scheduled to open this summer, according to the most recent report to City Hall.
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Thomas Wheatley, Axios, 21 Jan. 2025
Players get 10 years on the Hall of Fame ballot, making Tuesday night’s Class of 2025 unveiling a make-or-break announcement for Wagner.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 20 Jan. 2025
This is a make-or-break moment for the $14 billion neo-prime, as it's promised the Pentagon and investors alike an overhaul of defense manufacturing.
—Colin Demarest, Axios, 16 Jan. 2025
More news to know now Pete Hegseth faces a make-or-break Senate hearing on Tuesday.
—Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2025
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Thomas Wheatley, Axios, 21 Jan. 2025
Players get 10 years on the Hall of Fame ballot, making Tuesday night’s Class of 2025 unveiling a make-or-break announcement for Wagner.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 20 Jan. 2025
This is a make-or-break moment for the $14 billion neo-prime, as it's promised the Pentagon and investors alike an overhaul of defense manufacturing.
—Colin Demarest, Axios, 16 Jan. 2025
More news to know now Pete Hegseth faces a make-or-break Senate hearing on Tuesday.
—Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for make-or-break
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The Department of Veterans Affairs, which provides crucial services and benefits to military veterans, laid off more than 1,000 employees on Thursday alone, with VA Secretary Doug Collins claiming that the move would save the department $98 million per year.—
Nik Popli,
TIME,
15 Feb. 2025
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Local businesses played a crucial role in the event’s success, donating gift cards, products, sweets, and pizza to enhance the experience for attendees.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Feb. 2025
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Visiting the White Lotus’ Thailand hotel to learn new techniques and share her own, Belinda’s arc is less pitiable this season, but her purpose is arguably even more critical.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
11 Feb. 2025
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The cultural conversation around parenting in later years is far more critical of women, yet often overlooks dads entirely.—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
11 Feb. 2025
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The move could mark a pivotal shift in mobile connectivity, bridging the gap between traditional cell networks and satellite technology to ensure seamless coverage anywhere on Earth.—
Harshita Mary Varghese,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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Acknowledging the growth that your partner is having will be pivotal to enduring the relationship.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
10 Feb. 2025
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“Make-or-break.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/make-or-break. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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