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[ lahyf -er-deth ] SHOW IPA
/ ˈlaɪf ərˈdɛθ / PHONETIC RESPELLING
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Origin of life-or-death First recorded in 1680–90
Words nearby life-or-death life mask, life net, life of Riley, life of the party, Life on the Mississippi, life-or-death , life partner, life peer, life plant, life preserver, lifer
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Example sentences from the Web for life-or-death A fascinating book reveals the life-or-death rush of base jumping.
The High-Flying Secrets of BASE Jumpers | William O’Connor| August 4, 2014| DAILY BEAST
The fussy legal language complicates what is sometimes a life-or-death situation.
When Pro-Life Means Death | Kitty Holland| November 16, 2012| DAILY BEAST
The crews of those boats would have to make the life-or-death decision themselves about how much time is “sufficient.”
Earthquake Shakes the Philippines | Christopher Dickey| August 31, 2012| DAILY BEAST
Constantino-Diaz Duran reports on the eerie similarities—and the life-or-death differences.
A New Mining Nightmare | Constantino Diaz-Duran| November 19, 2010| DAILY BEAST
What McEvoy uncovers is not just a big story, but a life-or-death situation involving an especially devious serial killer.
5 Hot Summer Thrillers | David J. Montgomery| June 4, 2009| DAILY BEAST
Kenniston, unable to turn from the life-or-death business of threading the swarm, heard the Jovian fighting furiously.
The World with a Thousand Moons | Edmond Hamilton
This is a life-or-death proposition, with lasting-time the most important factor.
The Planet Strappers | Raymond Zinke Gallun
It was a punishment that satisfied both sides of the life-or-death argument.
The Penal Cluster | Ivar Jorgensen (AKA Randall Garrett)
It was a life-or-death struggle with the elements--English courage and brawn pitted against the combined action of wind and sea.
The Quest of the 'Golden Hope' | Percy F. Westerman
In a life-or-death matter such as now confronts us regarding the wild life of our country, it is time to speak plainly.
Our Vanishing Wild Life | William T. Hornaday
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