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In addition, more than 70 of his own MPs have told him to quit and several ministerial aides have resigned, with Starmer's 'make-or-break' speech yesterday failing to quell the growing rebellion.
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Katie Foley, CNBC, 12 May 2026
Yes, definitely a make-or-break year for Guyton, in my opinion.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026
Adelman insisted that his team demonstrated competitive spirit, citing the make-or-break league as an explanation for the loss.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 26 Apr. 2026
The year was 1976 and Thin Lizzy — still a marginal band, at best, in America — was putting the finishing touches on Jailbreak, a make-or-break album for their label.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 24 Apr. 2026
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Katie Foley, CNBC, 12 May 2026
Yes, definitely a make-or-break year for Guyton, in my opinion.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026
Adelman insisted that his team demonstrated competitive spirit, citing the make-or-break league as an explanation for the loss.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 26 Apr. 2026
The year was 1976 and Thin Lizzy — still a marginal band, at best, in America — was putting the finishing touches on Jailbreak, a make-or-break album for their label.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 24 Apr. 2026
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“Make-or-break.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make-or-break. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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