go under
verb
went under; gone under; going under; goes under
1
: sink entry 1 sense 1a
The ship went under in the storm.
2
: to be overwhelmed, destroyed, or defeated : fail
The company went under during the recession.
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Heating mats go under the potting containers and heat the soil from below.
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Kerry Michaels, The Spruce, 21 Jan. 2026
Holding onto a 28-16 lead, the Patriots are near midfield as the clock goes under six minutes.
—CBS News, 18 Jan. 2026
Without the fear of a 3-pointer going up, defenders are now going under screens for Daniels more than ever.
—Fred Katz, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026
But even with one of the biggest names in the game going under, Altman and his company will leave a lasting legacy behind, Mallaby argued.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 14 Jan. 2026
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Kerry Michaels, The Spruce, 21 Jan. 2026
Holding onto a 28-16 lead, the Patriots are near midfield as the clock goes under six minutes.
—CBS News, 18 Jan. 2026
Without the fear of a 3-pointer going up, defenders are now going under screens for Daniels more than ever.
—Fred Katz, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026
But even with one of the biggest names in the game going under, Altman and his company will leave a lasting legacy behind, Mallaby argued.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 14 Jan. 2026
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“Go under.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/go%20under. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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