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Everyone goes through phases of discerning who can and cannot be trusted in life; but for the ultra-famous, this is a skill that can literally make-or-break their careers.
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Jessica Ourisman, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
The film from writer-director James Gunn — who is also co-chief of DC Studios — is considered a critical make-or-break movie for the studio, which is heavily relying on the July 11 release to help launch a new generation of superhero titles.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 4 Apr. 2025
In a city where up to 60% of households in some neighborhoods do not have access to a car, the Maryland Transit Administration plays a make-or-break role.
—Holly Arnold, Baltimore Sun, 13 Mar. 2025
For many, this opportunity is make-or-break and the only thing driving them is the potential delusion of their vision.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 13 Mar. 2025
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Jessica Ourisman, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
The film from writer-director James Gunn — who is also co-chief of DC Studios — is considered a critical make-or-break movie for the studio, which is heavily relying on the July 11 release to help launch a new generation of superhero titles.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 4 Apr. 2025
In a city where up to 60% of households in some neighborhoods do not have access to a car, the Maryland Transit Administration plays a make-or-break role.
—Holly Arnold, Baltimore Sun, 13 Mar. 2025
For many, this opportunity is make-or-break and the only thing driving them is the potential delusion of their vision.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 13 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for make-or-break
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“Make-or-break.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make-or-break. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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