don'tused in sentence-final position as an indirect prohibition
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without doing ...
This expression is used to indicate that something is done without taking a certain action. It often conveys a sense of absence or omission related to that action.
This usage conveys an imperative or a request to refrain from doing something. It is often used to advise or instruct someone not to take a certain action.