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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Then, a shot rang out, and a bullet exploded from the barrel and went through the boy’s leg, deputies said.
—Irene Wright The Charlotte Observer (tns), al, 12 Sep. 2023
In an introduction to a book published to coincide with the show, Ishida’s older brother Michiaki recalls going through Tetsuya’s wallet after his death, and discovering several American one-dollar bills.
—M.h. Miller, New York Times, 12 Sep. 2023
The show has gone through a number of showrunners during his tenure, with no one serving for longer than about two years.
—James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Sep. 2023
That gap, Dupree said, shows that Jill Poe could have gained some advantages from going through puberty for a few years as a boy before starting medication to stop the process.
—Courtney Tanner, The Salt Lake Tribune, 12 Sep. 2023
The maximum air speed of a leaf vacuum refers to the rate at which air goes through the tool’s nozzle.
—Kat De Naoum, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Sep. 2023
The tour goes through hilly areas of Alton and some cobblestone streets, which could make for a bumpy ride.
—Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2023
Meanwhile, Kody gets advice from a friend who also has gone through divorce.
—Mike Rose, cleveland, 10 Sep. 2023
After going through a divorce and relocating to San Diego, Morris was ready to start a new chapter.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2023
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Irene Wright The Charlotte Observer (tns), al, 12 Sep. 2023
In an introduction to a book published to coincide with the show, Ishida’s older brother Michiaki recalls going through Tetsuya’s wallet after his death, and discovering several American one-dollar bills.
—M.h. Miller, New York Times, 12 Sep. 2023
The show has gone through a number of showrunners during his tenure, with no one serving for longer than about two years.
—James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Sep. 2023
That gap, Dupree said, shows that Jill Poe could have gained some advantages from going through puberty for a few years as a boy before starting medication to stop the process.
—Courtney Tanner, The Salt Lake Tribune, 12 Sep. 2023
The maximum air speed of a leaf vacuum refers to the rate at which air goes through the tool’s nozzle.
—Kat De Naoum, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Sep. 2023
The tour goes through hilly areas of Alton and some cobblestone streets, which could make for a bumpy ride.
—Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2023
Meanwhile, Kody gets advice from a friend who also has gone through divorce.
—Mike Rose, cleveland, 10 Sep. 2023
After going through a divorce and relocating to San Diego, Morris was ready to start a new chapter.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2023
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First Known Use
1513, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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