go without

phrasal verb

went without; gone without; going without; goes without
: to not have (something) : to live or continue without having (something)
How long can you go without sleeping/sleep?
If you can't afford a new car, you'll just have to go without.

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The roughly 267,000 residents of the 35th Michigan Senate District have gone without representation in the chamber since then. Clara Hendrickson, Freep.com, 11 Aug. 2025 The engine, printed in one go without any welds, joints, or fasteners, represents a leap in additive manufacturing for aerospace, the company said. Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 8 Aug. 2025 Here’s a rundown of the best solid fragrances to touch up your scent on the go without bringing a bottle along. Dan Michel, Robb Report, 7 Aug. 2025 In California, that means about 2,300 Dreamers must find health insurance elsewhere or go without once their coverage is terminated at the end of the month. Calmatters, Oc Register, 5 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for go without

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“Go without.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/go%20without. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.

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