as in resolute
fully committed to achieving a goal
a do-or-die entrepreneur who never stopped believing that hard work would inevitably lead to success
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Recent Examples of do-or-die
However, this is a bit of a do-or-die for them.
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David Troy, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
After they got blown out in Game 4, Sturm didn’t want to put Hagens in the lineup in a do-or-die situation.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 4 May 2026
And that’s true from a do-or-die perspective.
—John Romano, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 May 2026
Extra rest figures to benefit the Knicks, especially as the two teams vying to face them in the second round engage in a do-or-die battle on Saturday.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 1 May 2026
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David Troy, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
After they got blown out in Game 4, Sturm didn’t want to put Hagens in the lineup in a do-or-die situation.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 4 May 2026
And that’s true from a do-or-die perspective.
—John Romano, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 May 2026
Extra rest figures to benefit the Knicks, especially as the two teams vying to face them in the second round engage in a do-or-die battle on Saturday.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 1 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for do-or-die
Recent Examples of Synonyms for do-or-die
Adjective
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Forced to confront this web of lies, Kanan faced an existential crisis of self-discovery and emerged stronger and more resolute than ever.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
19 May 2026
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And Chinese media highlighted Beijing’s resolute stance on American priorities — from trade to the Iran war — as evidence of Chinese confidence and American decline.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
17 May 2026
Adjective
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But is this really a viable check on a determined president willing to fire and replace anyone standing in his or her way?—
Steven Andreasen,
Twin Cities,
7 June 2026
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Despite these obstacles, single women are determined to achieve their goal of homeownership and continue to be a driving force in the market.—
Kathy Collins,
Fortune,
6 June 2026
Adjective
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Is Nikki possessed by an evil, demonic version of herself intent on punishing Bear for his mistake?—
Emma Stefansky,
The Atlantic,
5 June 2026
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However, while others like the the Line and Mukaab have seen their ambitions reduced or been cancelled altogether, JEC Tower is now firmly on track after years of delays, and Saudi authorities seem intent on realizing the project's ambitious vision.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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In a decisive upset, Democrat John Forbes won his party’s nomination in the June 2 primary election for Polk County supervisor in District 1, unseating incumbent Matt McCoy.—
Virginia Barreda,
Des Moines Register,
3 June 2026
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Because more than 70 percent of voters supported other candidates in the first round, both Fujimori and Sánchez have sought to broaden their appeal ahead of the decisive vote.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
3 June 2026
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“Do-or-die.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/do-or-die. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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