How to Use deal-breaker in a Sentence

deal-breaker

noun
  • If this is a deal-breaker for you, check some of the others on this list.
    — Isabella Ubaldi, Verywell Health, 19 Apr. 2024
  • That might not be a deal-breaker for the zone-heavy Falcons.
    — Josh Kendall, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
  • Some even come with toilets and showers, so that doesn’t have to be a deal-breaker.
    — Casey Barber, CNN, 5 July 2024
  • But as long as Lee doesn’t pull a Kenny Atkinson here, none of that is a deal-breaker.
    — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 9 May 2024
  • The former Colorado star said last week that not being able to play both sides of the ball would be a deal-breaker for him.
    — Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 16 Apr. 2025
  • That though could be a deal-breaker in terms of inspiring you to buy the product or service at hand.
    — Lance Eliot, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
  • What are your own real estate must-haves — and deal-breakers?
    — Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
  • In any case, users can appeal, so this is more of an annoyance than a deal-breaker.
    — Justin Pot, PCMAG, 24 July 2024
  • This may or may not be a deal-breaker for some potential partners.
    — Janece Maze, Country Living, 31 Aug. 2023
  • Keep in Mind These headphones aren't the most durable and probably won't stand the test of time, but with a price of two pairs for under $30, that may not be a deal-breaker.
    — Shannon Ullman, Verywell Health, 3 June 2024
  • Keep in Mind These headphones aren't the most durable and probably won't stand the test of time, but with a price of two pairs for under $30, that may not be a deal-breaker.
    — Shannon Ullman, Verywell Health, 9 Jan. 2024
  • That means being clear about your wants, needs, and deal-breakers—and in the process, improving every aspect of your life.
    — Angela Haupt, TIME, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Ease Of Use Another deal-breaker for many is the ease of use issues that seem inherent to shapewear.
    — Sharon Brandwein, Southern Living, 30 July 2024
  • What are the unknown risks, deal-breakers or concessions?
    — Andrew Allen, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
  • Think about all your deal-breakers in deciding your next career move.
    — Caroline Ceniza-Levine, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
  • Since $1,000 can be a deal-breaker, some potential guests would simply look for a cheaper rental.
    — Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 July 2023
  • For some households, this may be a financial deal-breaker.
    — Sarah Garone, Parents, 19 July 2024
  • For many working-class families, the time and money required was a deal-breaker.
    — Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2023
  • There’s a lot of pressure to jump in when interest rates drop, but a slightly higher rate isn’t always a deal-breaker.
    — Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 3 Oct. 2024
  • But, if homemade BBQ sauce is a deal-breaker for you, substitute one bottle of your favorite.
    — Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 31 Aug. 2023
  • There’s still no word on new mainline Mario and Zelda games, but that’s not especially a deal-breaker.
    — Lewis Gordon, Vulture, 23 May 2025
  • Evers has not signaled whether the portion related to school police would be a deal-breaker for him.
    — Rory Linnane, Journal Sentinel, 5 May 2023
  • There’s also no cord storage, which is annoying but not a deal-breaker.
    — Lizzy Briskin, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024
  • The latest social media debate is about whether someone proposing an ice cream date as a first date should be a deal-breaker.
    — Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 14 July 2023
  • This may or may not be a deal-breaker, however, depending on a few factors.
    — Berit Thorkelson, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 2025
  • Surrender to the Elements Inclement weather doesn’t have to be a deal-breaker.
    — Matt Alderton, USA Today, 25 June 2025
  • The only thing that might be a deal-breaker for Faith is if a man wasn't willing to move to her home base of Benton City, Washington, where her horses reside.
    — Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 10 Feb. 2024
  • Glowing reviews with one small negative that isn’t a deal-breaker.
    — Boutayna Chokrane, Wired News, 8 July 2025
  • Well … maybe extortion, theft, and breaking and entering aren’t deal-breakers for her.
    — Stacia Brown, Vulture, 25 June 2025
  • Speaking of lip service: Avoid greenwashing, which can be a deal-breaker for conscious consumers.
    — Dax Dasilva, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025

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