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Recent Examples of life-and-death
The film stars Jolie as an American filmmaker who arrives in Paris for Fashion Week on a life-and-death journey, facing challenges and self-discovery.
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Zac Ntim, Deadline, 29 July 2025
The story may have depended on the horror of juxtaposing kids’ games with life-and-death consequences to convey how being in debt can be a living hell.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 27 June 2025
But North Carolina doesn’t require specific training for its county emergency managers, who are tasked with enormous life-and-death decisions.
—Jennifer Berry Hawes, ProPublica, 19 May 2025
We're also quickly swept up in a trio of life-and-death cases, each with their own accompanying baggage.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 16 May 2025
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Zac Ntim, Deadline, 29 July 2025
The story may have depended on the horror of juxtaposing kids’ games with life-and-death consequences to convey how being in debt can be a living hell.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 27 June 2025
But North Carolina doesn’t require specific training for its county emergency managers, who are tasked with enormous life-and-death decisions.
—Jennifer Berry Hawes, ProPublica, 19 May 2025
We're also quickly swept up in a trio of life-and-death cases, each with their own accompanying baggage.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 16 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for life-and-death
Recent Examples of Synonyms for life-and-death
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That tactic was crucial to her victory in last year’s final, and Pegula’s coaching team have been encouraging her to use more variety herself.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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Also, a crucial partner in battling against Russia and China.—
Jamie McIntyre,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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Each episode will offer unprecedented access into the step-by-step process of solving a murder case, from the first clue to the decisive moment that changes everything.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Your Team The human element of AI deployment is frequently underestimated yet often proves decisive in achieving sustainable success.—
Dimitar Dimitrov,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Gokul envisions a fundamental shift in how factories operate by 2030.—
Tejasri Gururaj,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Sep. 2025
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The fundamental benefit of these cases stems from representation rather than speed.—
Sadhasivam Mohanadas,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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For the first time in human history, your intelligence will no longer be critical to your survival.—
Dev Patnaik,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Whether the Yankees are willing to make that type of commitment to a player who will be 37 years old by the time the contract extension concludes will be perhaps the most critical question for the legendary franchise in the coming offseason.—
Jon Vankin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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While speaking on a panel at the opening of the movie, which details the life and career of actor John Candy, who died at 43 in 1994, Reynolds revealed that his 2-year-old son, Olin, played a key part in convincing Bill Murray, 74, to have a role in the documentary.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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Neves said that was a key factor in the airline’s expansion decision.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
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Interior trims range from basic to luxurious, but all feature easy to use controls, physical switches and dials for key functions and one of the auto industry’s best touch screens and infotainment systems.—
Mark Phelan,
Freep.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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For foot passengers who don’t mind simple accommodation, fares for a basic cabin typically range from $35—$75 per person.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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While both teams chase Kansas City in the loaded AFC, Buffalo’s win could prove pivotal come January.—
Zak Keefer,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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With the actress as the first spokesperson, the program will give women equitable access to menopause support and resources in hopes of ending the stigma surrounding the pivotal stage of life.—
Vanessa Etienne,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Life-and-death.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/life-and-death. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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