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
For many, this opportunity is make-or-break and the only thing driving them is the potential delusion of their vision.
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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
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, 10 Mar. 2025
Meghan Markle's make-or-break Netflix cooking show has slumped to a 33 percent average critics score on Rotten Tomatoes.
—Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
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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
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, 10 Mar. 2025
Meghan Markle's make-or-break Netflix cooking show has slumped to a 33 percent average critics score on Rotten Tomatoes.
—Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for make-or-break
Adjective
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The Key To Talking About Tariffs is Transparency During any business disruption or crisis, transparent communication is crucial for maintaining customer trust.—
Dan Gingiss,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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According to sleep experts at Bed Kingdom, a comfortable sleep environment is crucial for quality sleep.—
Ali Pantony,
Glamour,
4 Apr. 2025
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Florida Republicans alongside President Donald Trump were handed another critical election win on Tuesday as Jimmy Patronis won the House race for Florida's 1st Congressional District.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
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The Mavericks committed just five turnovers, but Brooklyn took advantage and turned them into seven points — a marginal yet critical edge in a game that featured 16 ties and 19 lead changes.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2025
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Despite his criticism, Boyega said his time with the franchise became a pivotal point for his acting career.—
Cheyanne M. Daniels,
The Hill,
1 Apr. 2025
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Important advice for all university leaders at a pivotal moment in higher education.—
Karen Weaver,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Make-or-break.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/make-or-break. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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