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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For decades, Leech’s family went without answers in her slaying. Daniella Segura, Sacbee.com, 19 May 2025 The trust fund’s 15-person board has gone without a full slate of members since 2022, said Geer, who has been on the board for about four years and will stay on the board until the 15th board member is appointed. Lizzie Kane, Chicago Tribune, 17 May 2025 Meghan also went without wearing her engagement ring for a short time in 2023. Janine Henni, People.com, 14 May 2025 Wilkerson and Humana-Paredes won silver at the 2024 Olympics, where the U.S. went without a medal for the first time in the history of the event. Dan Arritt, Oc Register, 12 May 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 25 May. 2025.

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