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
That could be a make-or-break issue for some Chicago lawmakers.
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Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 20 May 2025
Economists have said 50% is the make-or-break threshold for the return of somewhat normal business between the two countries.
—Juliana Liu, CNN Money, 10 May 2025
But when her family’s garment business receives a make-or-break order for 200 dresses, Ana is forced to juggle her own ambitions with her mother’s expectations.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 30 Apr. 2025
These businesses need banking relationships that will support them during their make-or-break years.
—Brock Blake, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
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Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 20 May 2025
Economists have said 50% is the make-or-break threshold for the return of somewhat normal business between the two countries.
—Juliana Liu, CNN Money, 10 May 2025
But when her family’s garment business receives a make-or-break order for 200 dresses, Ana is forced to juggle her own ambitions with her mother’s expectations.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 30 Apr. 2025
These businesses need banking relationships that will support them during their make-or-break years.
—Brock Blake, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for make-or-break
Recent Examples of Synonyms for make-or-break
Adjective
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As such, supplemental Federal assistance is crucial.—
Neal Earley,
Arkansas Online,
23 May 2025
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However, the forward has proved a crucial player under head coach Hansi Flick this season and has emerged as a leading candidate for the Ballon d’Or.—
Pol Ballús,
New York Times,
22 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
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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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“Make-or-break.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/make-or-break. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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