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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The migration that his parents went through is also a source of inspiration for the designer.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 17 Apr. 2024
In 2020, employment went through the shocks of the pandemic, and countless workers in hospitality and travel found themselves out of a job.
—Paolo Confino, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2024
Your husband’s gun should be safely locked in a gun case to prevent anyone from shooting themself in the foot (or you or your husband if a bullet should accidentally go through a wall).
—Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2024
The legislation may have to go through further procedural steps given that it has not yet been read in the state Senate.
—Libby Cathey, ABC News, 17 Apr. 2024
Although these patient populations represent a small proportion of the patients going through menopause, their experiences can help researchers understand the effects of low estrogen across a range of bodies.
—Rachel E. Gross, The Atlantic, 17 Apr. 2024
The return was a long time coming for the DJ who went through several months of treatment after revealing his diagnosis in June 2023.
—Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 16 Apr. 2024
Big singles, especially diss tracks, almost always went through a step-by-step process before the full version reached the public.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 15 Apr. 2024
Imagine having a wife and child who have to go through the same thing.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2024
Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 17 Apr. 2024
In 2020, employment went through the shocks of the pandemic, and countless workers in hospitality and travel found themselves out of a job.
—Paolo Confino, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2024
Your husband’s gun should be safely locked in a gun case to prevent anyone from shooting themself in the foot (or you or your husband if a bullet should accidentally go through a wall).
—Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2024
The legislation may have to go through further procedural steps given that it has not yet been read in the state Senate.
—Libby Cathey, ABC News, 17 Apr. 2024
Although these patient populations represent a small proportion of the patients going through menopause, their experiences can help researchers understand the effects of low estrogen across a range of bodies.
—Rachel E. Gross, The Atlantic, 17 Apr. 2024
The return was a long time coming for the DJ who went through several months of treatment after revealing his diagnosis in June 2023.
—Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 16 Apr. 2024
Big singles, especially diss tracks, almost always went through a step-by-step process before the full version reached the public.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 15 Apr. 2024
Imagine having a wife and child who have to go through the same thing.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2024
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“Go through.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/go%20through. Accessed 27 Apr. 2024.
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