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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Both fans and players are ready for the do-or-die game against Singapore Tuesday.
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Fred He, CNN Money, 18 Nov. 2025
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—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Nov. 2025
The Dodgers’ infield played in, a do-or-die defensive setup.
—Katie Woo, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
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—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2025
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Fred He, CNN Money, 18 Nov. 2025
How to Watch Portugal vs Armenia Cristiano Ronaldo’s plan of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup in record time has been thrown up ahead of Sunday’s do-or-die encounter with Armenia.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Nov. 2025
The Dodgers’ infield played in, a do-or-die defensive setup.
—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
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 28 Nov. 2025.
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