do without
phrasal verb
did without; done without; doing without; does without
: to not have (something) : to live, work, etc., without having (something)
If you can't afford a new car, you'll just have to do without (one).
I don't know how we ever did without computers.
—can/could do without is often used to say that one does not like or approve of somethingI enjoy traveling, but I can do without having to wait around in crowded airports.
He was late again. That's the kind of selfish behavior I could do without.
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Since the last AMAs show, categories for Favorite Inspirational Artist and Favorite Gospel Artist have been dropped, as the awards do without any specific recognition for religious genres for the first time since an inspirational award was added in 2003.
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Chris Willman, Variety, 23 Apr. 2025
And while some question how well Sanders may do without his father’s presence, Shedeur Sanders already has a solid understanding of the expectations.
—Michael Marot, Chicago Tribune, 23 Apr. 2025
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The lawsuit says the revocation, which was done without notice, jeopardizes Liu’s doctoral studies and risks his deportation.
—Real-Time News Team, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2025
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Chris Willman, Variety, 23 Apr. 2025
And while some question how well Sanders may do without his father’s presence, Shedeur Sanders already has a solid understanding of the expectations.
—Michael Marot, Chicago Tribune, 23 Apr. 2025
Looking for an affordable, efficient laptop that gets the job done without draining your wallet?
—Stackcommerce Team (sponsored), PC Magazine, 21 Apr. 2025
The lawsuit says the revocation, which was done without notice, jeopardizes Liu’s doctoral studies and risks his deportation.
—Real-Time News Team, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2025
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“Do without.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/do%20without. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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