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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When prairie goes under the plow, most of the organic matter disappears, turning living water‑holding, nutrient‑rich soil into mineral dust.
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Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026
The property drew multiple offers and went under contract in 48 hours, according to listing agent Alexa Kebalo, a real estate agent at RE/MAX One in West Hartford.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 22 Mar. 2026
The best coaches will set aside time to work on new drills, figure out lineups, game plan for future opponents, and many other things that go under the radar but can make-or-break a season.
—Jack Murray, Boston Herald, 19 Mar. 2026
Ricki Lake is getting candid about going under the knife, admitting her decision to undergo a facelift wasn’t carefully planned.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 18 Mar. 2026
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Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026
The property drew multiple offers and went under contract in 48 hours, according to listing agent Alexa Kebalo, a real estate agent at RE/MAX One in West Hartford.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 22 Mar. 2026
The best coaches will set aside time to work on new drills, figure out lineups, game plan for future opponents, and many other things that go under the radar but can make-or-break a season.
—Jack Murray, Boston Herald, 19 Mar. 2026
Ricki Lake is getting candid about going under the knife, admitting her decision to undergo a facelift wasn’t carefully planned.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 18 Mar. 2026
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“Go under.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/go%20under. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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