go through
verb
went through; gone through; going through; goes through
1
: to continue firmly or obstinately to the end
I was going through with it if it killed me—
A. W. Long
A. W. Long2
a
: to receive approval or sanction : pass
b
: to come to a desired or satisfactory conclusion
Examples of go through in a Sentence
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During an attack, your brain goes through a bunch of abnormal changes that can cause problems even when the throbbing itself stops, leading to fatigue, neck or muscle stiffness, and difficulty concentrating for hours or even days.
—Julia Ries, SELF, 30 Apr. 2024
An illusion—just the wind, pushing through the cluster of bramble at the foot of the trees—exaggerated as the fluid wake of adrenaline went through him.
—Cynan Jones, The New Yorker, 29 Apr. 2024
Florida went through pregame line rushes a skater short.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2024
The restaurant and hotel recently went through some big changes led by Palm House Hospitality, with local celebrity chef Chris Cosentino helming the kitchen.
—Amber Turpin, The Mercury News, 29 Apr. 2024
The number of new arrivals to the city has leveled off somewhat since then, though uncompensated care costs are still rising as Medicaid continues going through its rolls and Coloradans lose insurance following the end of the federal public health emergency, which had prevented disenrollments.
—Meg Wingerter, The Denver Post, 28 Apr. 2024
Because of its two-color design, the stamp had to go through the press twice.
—Andrea Valdez, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2024
Alo Yoga Sale: Start and End Dates, Best Deals to Shop
Early access for members begins Saturday, April 27 and goes through Sunday, April 28.
—Erin Lassner, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Apr. 2024
The actress and former soccer player both went through divorces before exploring a romance with each other.
—Ariana Quihuiz, Peoplemag, 26 Apr. 2024
Julia Ries, SELF, 30 Apr. 2024
An illusion—just the wind, pushing through the cluster of bramble at the foot of the trees—exaggerated as the fluid wake of adrenaline went through him.
—Cynan Jones, The New Yorker, 29 Apr. 2024
Florida went through pregame line rushes a skater short.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2024
The restaurant and hotel recently went through some big changes led by Palm House Hospitality, with local celebrity chef Chris Cosentino helming the kitchen.
—Amber Turpin, The Mercury News, 29 Apr. 2024
The number of new arrivals to the city has leveled off somewhat since then, though uncompensated care costs are still rising as Medicaid continues going through its rolls and Coloradans lose insurance following the end of the federal public health emergency, which had prevented disenrollments.
—Meg Wingerter, The Denver Post, 28 Apr. 2024
Because of its two-color design, the stamp had to go through the press twice.
—Andrea Valdez, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2024
Alo Yoga Sale: Start and End Dates, Best Deals to Shop
Early access for members begins Saturday, April 27 and goes through Sunday, April 28.
—Erin Lassner, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Apr. 2024
The actress and former soccer player both went through divorces before exploring a romance with each other.
—Ariana Quihuiz, Peoplemag, 26 Apr. 2024
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“Go through.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/go%20through. Accessed 3 May. 2024.
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