do-or-die
adjective
ˈdü-ər-ˈdī 
-ȯr-
1
: doggedly determined to reach one's objective : indomitable
2
: presenting as the only alternatives complete success or complete ruin
a do-or-die situation
Examples of do-or-die in a Sentence
a do-or-die entrepreneur who never stopped believing that hard work would inevitably lead to success
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The Dodgers’ infield played in, a do-or-die defensive setup.
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Katie Woo, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
In the do-or-die scenario, the Blue Jays were hoping to win their first World Series title since 1993.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2025
Yamomoto pitched a complete game in Game 2 and then six innings Friday to force tonight’s do-or-die game.
—Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 1 Nov. 2025
Now, the Scorpions get to play host with the state’s leading rusher, junior Ethan Mangrum (1,861 yards rushing), in their backfield for the do-or-die affair.
—Matt Schubert, Denver Post, 29 Oct. 2025
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Katie Woo, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
In the do-or-die scenario, the Blue Jays were hoping to win their first World Series title since 1993.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2025
Yamomoto pitched a complete game in Game 2 and then six innings Friday to force tonight’s do-or-die game.
—Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 1 Nov. 2025
Now, the Scorpions get to play host with the state’s leading rusher, junior Ethan Mangrum (1,861 yards rushing), in their backfield for the do-or-die affair.
—Matt Schubert, Denver Post, 29 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for do-or-die
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“Do-or-die.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/do-or-die. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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