go under
verb
went under; gone under; going under; goes under
: to be overwhelmed, destroyed, or defeated : fail
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Rural businesses that cater to the agriculture sector could go under, property taxes that fund local schools will likely plummet and farmers could be forced to default on debts to community lenders, the economists forecast.
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Karina Atkins, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2024
In times of financial distress, companies have to avail themselves of every opportunity to avoid going under, to avoid wasting the effort and resources invested by its founders, as well as preserving jobs and value.
—William Mullane, USA TODAY, 12 May 2024
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Karina Atkins, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2024
In times of financial distress, companies have to avail themselves of every opportunity to avoid going under, to avoid wasting the effort and resources invested by its founders, as well as preserving jobs and value.
—William Mullane, USA TODAY, 12 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for go under
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“Go under.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/go%20under. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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