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Do without

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Survival ContextPlay
Used when something is necessary for survival but you must go without it. SlideWe'll have to do without heat tonight since the furnace broke.
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Temporary SituationPlay
Often implies a short-term situation where you're making an exception. SlideI can do without my phone during the camping trip.
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Willing SacrificePlay
Suggests a choice to give up something willingly, often for a larger benefit. SlideTo save for our vacation, we'll do without dining out for a month.