N1Grammar

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Without, If not for

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Saying: 'There is no victory without patience.'

You cannot build a good relationship without trust.

Modern society is unthinkable without the widespread use of the internet.

You cannot obtain a driver's license without passing the exam.

Project Leader: 'The success of this project would have been impossible without the cooperation of the entire team.'

Neighborhood Association President: 'Without the help of all our local residents, we would not have been able to hold this festival.'

I can say with certainty that I wouldn't be who I am today without my teacher's strict guidance back then.

Without that difficult experience, I likely wouldn't have become a person who can understand the pain of others.

It is difficult to understand the true intentions behind each other's opinions without thorough discussion.

Our lives have become so dependent on them that we can't get through a single day without our smartphones.

They say you can't achieve great success without some kind of sacrifice, but some lives are full of sacrifice with nothing to show for it.

Actor's speech: 'Without the support of all my fans, I would not have been able to stand on this stage.'