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Recent Examples of life-and-death
Hamm will play Fred Heckman, a beloved radio reporter who finds himself in the middle of a life-and-death situation when a man named Tony Kiritsis takes a hostage and then demands airtime on Heckman’s show.
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Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2025
Its real subject, however, is how people respond when they’re faced with life-and-death choices in desperate situations—something even more relevant two decades later.
—Heather Hansman, The Atlantic, 22 Apr. 2025
And in this case, the scope of the season’s main subject, and the life-and-death nature of it, makes Nathan’s personality feel more beside the point than usual.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 15 Apr. 2025
When taking on a controversy with life-and-death implications, recognizing this hierarchy of evidence is essential—as is the need for ensuring factual accuracy.
—Foreign Affairs, 9 Apr. 2025
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Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2025
Its real subject, however, is how people respond when they’re faced with life-and-death choices in desperate situations—something even more relevant two decades later.
—Heather Hansman, The Atlantic, 22 Apr. 2025
And in this case, the scope of the season’s main subject, and the life-and-death nature of it, makes Nathan’s personality feel more beside the point than usual.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 15 Apr. 2025
When taking on a controversy with life-and-death implications, recognizing this hierarchy of evidence is essential—as is the need for ensuring factual accuracy.
—Foreign Affairs, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for life-and-death
Adjective
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As such, supplemental Federal assistance is crucial.—
Neal Earley,
Arkansas Online,
23 May 2025
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Importantly, a dog’s wants and needs do not always align with what their owners expect, and this is a crucial point in regards to animal welfare.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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Rookies Willie MacIver and Logan Davidson drove in three of the A’s five runs, with Davidson scoring the tying run during a decisive eighth inning rally before MacIver’s RBI-single scored the go-ahead run.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
26 May 2025
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What sets a good doctor apart is judgment — the ability to navigate uncertainty, synthesize complex data and make decisive, accurate choices.—
Eric Snoey,
Twin Cities,
25 May 2025
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This creates a fundamental mismatch between the investment horizons of businesses and the timelines on which the industries of the future depend.—
Mary Johnstone-Louis,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Beyond its role in defining styles, the exhibition raised fundamental questions about the relationship between art and industry, the function of ornament, and the need to connect design with social demands.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
29 May 2025
Adjective
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But at locations now facing critical shortages, staffing overnight shifts on a routine basis is no longer possible.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
31 May 2025
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But expert groups were more critical of the proposal.—
Katherine Dillinger,
CNN Money,
31 May 2025
Adjective
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The Florida Panthers ended up being down two key forwards for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference final against the Carolina Hurricanes.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
25 May 2025
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Foster will oversee the league's statewide operations, including its signature Observer Corps program monitoring local government meetings, outreach to rural and underrepresented voters and advocacy around key voting rights issues.—
Deb Harvell,
Arkansas Online,
25 May 2025
Adjective
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Essentially aiming to be distraction-free communication devices in the most basic sense, these generally have black-and-white matte e-ink screens, good battery life, the ability to call and text, and a couple of standard apps.—
Scott Kramer,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Even after one course Rudd can ask what brings them to the clinic and get basic background information.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
30 May 2025
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Competing for the pivotal center position are Carter Miller and Cameron Kinnie, both vying to distinguish themselves and seize this critical spot in the lineup.—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 May 2025
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Chiuri, who joined Dior in 2016 after her tenure at Valentino, has played a pivotal role in reshaping the French fashion house’s identity and product direction.—
Essence,
Essence,
30 May 2025
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“Life-and-death.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/life-and-death. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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