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Recent Examples of life-and-death
Relying on massive solar power systems for this life-and-death project could doom the entire endeavor, Zubrin tells me.
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Kevin Holden Platt, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
The stakes are life-and-death, Morse said.
—Chris Boccia, ABC News, 14 Feb. 2025
Such restricted debate on a literally life-and-death issue demonstrates that this isn’t a partisan tactic but rather a troubling shift away from robust public discourse.
—Josue Sierra, Baltimore Sun, 12 Feb. 2025
The dialogue is mostly terse; each sentence bears the weight of life-and-death implications.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 5 Feb. 2025
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Kevin Holden Platt, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
The stakes are life-and-death, Morse said.
—Chris Boccia, ABC News, 14 Feb. 2025
Such restricted debate on a literally life-and-death issue demonstrates that this isn’t a partisan tactic but rather a troubling shift away from robust public discourse.
—Josue Sierra, Baltimore Sun, 12 Feb. 2025
The dialogue is mostly terse; each sentence bears the weight of life-and-death implications.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 5 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for life-and-death
Recent Examples of Synonyms for life-and-death
Adjective
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Line changes spark Oilers’ third-period charge The Oilers switched their top six during the second intermission heading into a crucial final period of regulation.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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This is because coaching encourages independence, growth and establishes a culture of trust, which are crucial elements for sustainable productivity.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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February 2025 Queen of Swords: February’s energy is pushing you to set clear boundaries and make decisive moves, especially in your financial or professional life this month.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 May 2025
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Canada’s history is a beautiful one of decisive compromise and coalition building, those distinct if unglamorous liberal virtues.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
1 May 2025
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President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order Wednesday that aims to alter how colleges and universities are accredited, reshaping a fundamental aspect of American higher education.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
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Revenue Growth Analysis Amazon has demonstrated solid fundamental performance with a 36% revenue increase, growing from $470 billion in 2021 to $638 billion in the trailing twelve months.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Enough jaw-dropping critical injuries are sustained by characters in The Raid to overcrowd the Pitt.—
Andy Crump,
Time,
26 Apr. 2025
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The order, which Trump signed in private, seeks to jumpstart the mining of both U.S. and international waters as part of a push to offset China's sweeping control of the critical minerals industry.—
Ernest Scheyder and Jarrett Renshaw,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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While the island’s role in the U.S.’s national and international security remains important, its vast mineral wealth – resources critical to modern industries where China holds near-monopoly power – has become a key driver of U.S. interest.—
Carlie Procell,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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Analysts view lending as a key piece of monetization, alongside growing opportunities in merchant services and advertising.—
MacKenzie Sigalos,
CNBC,
1 May 2025
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But this allegation overlooks evidence that the Calkins curriculum worked for children who were taught basic reading skills at home.—
K. Dara Hill,
The Conversation,
24 Apr. 2025
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Taxpayer funds are a privilege, and Harvard fails to meet the basic conditions required to access that privilege.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
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Given the lack of standardized transparency across global skincare markets, in-house production serves a pivotal role.—
Xandra Harbet,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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That trek played a pivotal role in helping Rage Against the Machine go from rising rock group to global phenomenon.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Life-and-death.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/life-and-death. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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