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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Years later, Orozco went to Mexico to see his father who had suffered a massive stroke — but since Orozco went without permission to leave the country, he wasn’t allowed entry into the U.S. and was sent back to Mexico. Daniella Silva, NBC news, 17 July 2025 Students in need of mental health services will go without. Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 16 July 2025 The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office estimates the package will add $3.3 trillion to the deficit over the decade, and 11.8 million more people will go without health coverage. Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 14 July 2025 The league went without a sponsor for two seasons before linking up with Sony. Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 14 July 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 24 Jul. 2025.

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