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Recent Examples of life-and-death
William eventually makes his way to the church to ask Jamie for help on a life-and-death matter.
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Lincee Ray, EW.com, 18 Jan. 2025
Sometimes a challenge is genuinely life-and-death, or involves dire consequences; other times, the obstacles in your path may be lower stakes, but still feel frustratingly immovable.
—Vanessa Armstrong, The Atlantic, 10 Jan. 2025
Just as the series addresses human behavior under extreme duress and life-and-death situations, Season 2 also illustrates how easily people can inflict pain and violence on others when they are emboldened by a sliver of power.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 26 Dec. 2024
As time starts running out, emotions intensify, resulting in a love triangle with life-and-death stakes.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 19 Nov. 2024
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Lincee Ray, EW.com, 18 Jan. 2025
Sometimes a challenge is genuinely life-and-death, or involves dire consequences; other times, the obstacles in your path may be lower stakes, but still feel frustratingly immovable.
—Vanessa Armstrong, The Atlantic, 10 Jan. 2025
Just as the series addresses human behavior under extreme duress and life-and-death situations, Season 2 also illustrates how easily people can inflict pain and violence on others when they are emboldened by a sliver of power.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 26 Dec. 2024
As time starts running out, emotions intensify, resulting in a love triangle with life-and-death stakes.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 19 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for life-and-death
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Because carbon monoxide is undetectable without specialized detectors, prevention measures such as proper ventilation, regular maintenance of fuel-burning appliances, and the use of carbon monoxide alarms are crucial for safety.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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Having the capability of catching the Starship booster is crucial for SpaceX, giving the company a completely reusable vehicle that is able to fly again.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
27 Feb. 2025
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Organizations that embrace this shift—leveraging freelance platforms as integral extensions of their workforce and using AI as the connective tissue—will gain a decisive edge in innovation, agility, and speed.—
John Winsor,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Brown assisted on Horford’s decisive layup and blocked two shots in the fourth quarter, helping offset his 0-for-5 shooting over the final 17 minutes.—
Zack Cox,
Hartford Courant,
2 Mar. 2025
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Delaying Background Checks Until After a Conditional Offer At the heart of HB 1747 is a fundamental shift in when and how employers can evaluate a candidate’s criminal history.—
Alonzo Martinez,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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Meanwhile, many Americans seem loath to accept or even acknowledge one of the fundamental developments of our time: the transformation of America from a unipolar world behemoth to a lesser power in a multipolar environment.—
Robert W. Merry,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
7 Mar. 2025
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Metamask Card Brings Crypto Natives Real World Utility The critical innovation now happening is connecting these stablecoins directly to everyday payment systems without sacrificing self-custody: a principle that separates crypto from traditional finance.—
Boaz Sobrado,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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Navigating healthy relationships can be challenging for both teens and parents, but caution and open communication are critical to prevent acts of violence.—
Julianna Bragg,
CNN,
8 Mar. 2025
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Steer is expected to be a key right-handed bat in the Reds' outfield while also playing a role as a rotational infielder.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
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The world’s second-largest economy has seen sluggish growth amid tepid domestic demand and a prolonged real estate downturn, leaving exports as a key driver of growth.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
3 Mar. 2025
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While most homeless people strive to be good neighbors, not all are showing basic respect for their communities.—
Matt Mahan,
The Mercury News,
7 Mar. 2025
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By creating an unsafe environment for learning, President Donald Trump is threatening our students’ basic rights.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2025
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Cancer: Cindy Brady As the sweet and innocent youngest daughter in the Brady family, Cindy is a pivotal family member.—
Athena Sobhan,
People.com,
8 Mar. 2025
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This is a pivotal moment to foster a more inclusive and equitable financial system.—
Dave Birnbaum,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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“Life-and-death.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/life-and-death. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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