as in crucial
resulting in either definite success or definite failure
a make-or-break decision The next year will be a make-or-break time for the company.
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Recent Examples of make-or-break
Constantin’s high-stakes bet could be a make-or-break test of the global appeal of premium European fantasy.
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Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Mar. 2025
In a city where up to 60% of households in some neighborhoods do not have access to a car, the Maryland Transit Administration plays a make-or-break role.
—Holly Arnold, Baltimore Sun, 13 Mar. 2025
For many, this opportunity is make-or-break and the only thing driving them is the potential delusion of their vision.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 13 Mar. 2025
Musk exposes the world's 'biggest' fraud MAJOR HEADLINES ON THE WORLD STAGE – Trump team holds make-or-break Ukraine talks after Oval Office spat.
—Fox News, 11 Mar. 2025
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Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Mar. 2025
In a city where up to 60% of households in some neighborhoods do not have access to a car, the Maryland Transit Administration plays a make-or-break role.
—Holly Arnold, Baltimore Sun, 13 Mar. 2025
For many, this opportunity is make-or-break and the only thing driving them is the potential delusion of their vision.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 13 Mar. 2025
Musk exposes the world's 'biggest' fraud MAJOR HEADLINES ON THE WORLD STAGE – Trump team holds make-or-break Ukraine talks after Oval Office spat.
—Fox News, 11 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for make-or-break
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Mapping Ukraine's crucial raw mineral deposits With more than 5% of the world's total mineral resources, Ukraine is a top 10 global provider because of its diverse geological zones, according to the World Economic Forum.—
Reuters and Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2025
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Losing access to tools is not as crucial as losing access to the screws because many tools last a long time.—
Jay L. Zagorsky,
The Conversation,
4 Apr. 2025
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This capability is particularly useful for studying critical environments like eelgrass beds, which support marine biodiversity.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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With key players sidelined, Sacramento will now have to lean heavily on its depth during a critical stretch of the season, but at the worst possible time.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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Related Stories As Dickens goes over each of Jesus’ miracles and other pivotal moments ahead of his gruesome death, young Walter walks into the biblical passages as an unseen figure watching from the sidelines and becoming enraptured by the tall tales.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
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The Penn State athletic department also credits former Penn State club ice hockey coach Joe Battista, a former school administrator who played a pivotal in securing the original donation from the Pegulas and oversaw the early development of the men’s and women’s D-I programs.—
Eric Jackson,
Sportico.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Make-or-break.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/make-or-break. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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