Noun
Debris in the street made the going difficult.
The going got better as we neared the town.
She wrote four books in two years, and that's pretty good going by any standards! Adjective
He's the best novelist going.
what's the going price for a good used washing machine?
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Lap 12: There’s a particularly large crowd on-hand at the Monster Mile for today’s race, and the field has been running in order in the early goings.—Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2024 The going can get a bit heavy when Stiglitz is explaining some tricky economic concepts, but his essential argument comes across very clearly.—John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 25 Apr. 2024 As the going gets tough, Chase Chrisley is grateful to his family's devoted fanbase.—Dory Jackson, Peoplemag, 19 Apr. 2024 Though Obama had been fairly accessible in the early going, things began to change on a flight from Boise to Minneapolis ahead of Super Tuesday, when a casual chat with the candidate became a standoff.—Kyle Paoletta, Harper's Magazine, 30 Mar. 2024 Lap 14: Not much movement in the early goings as the cars make their first laps around the 1.5-mile track.—Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2024 About the only thing going the Bruins’ way in the early going was the grit of Jaquez, who fought for offensive rebounds and drove through defenders for baskets.—Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2024 Outside of those two campaigns, the going will admittedly get tougher.—Geoffrey Skelley, ABC News, 21 Mar. 2024 There are some clever twists in the late going, providing Sarah with against-the-odds potential salvation, and the film ends on a nice caustic note.—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 7 Dec. 2023
Adjective
Mix and match earth tones, and lay pillows flat for a super easy-going, effortless look.—Angela Belt, House Beautiful, 23 Jan. 2023 Additional statements by Musk and Tesla reinforced the false impression given by Musk's going-private claim, the lead plaintiff says.—Jon Brodkin, Ars Technica, 13 Jan. 2023 Even though the progress is slow-going, every step forward is celebrated.—Dallas News, 2 May 2022 And the easy-going, grayscale elegance is proof that taking a minimalist approach can result in a unique and quirky space without overpowering the eye.—Amanda Sims Clifford, House Beautiful, 19 Dec. 2022 Tonalea is good with other cats and is easy-going, a sweet girl who will make a lovely pet.—The Republic, The Arizona Republic, 9 Dec. 2022 Knitted ties match well with more easy-going outfits, especially if they’re made from a textured wool, so keep these for more relaxed settings.—Christian Gollayan, Men's Health, 29 Nov. 2022 Stewart’s easy-going style that belies the drive beneath his big, easy smile.—The Indianapolis Star, 17 Nov. 2022 An easy-going, effortless-looking option that compliments a relaxed environment, creating a warm and welcoming ambiance similar to a beach cabana.—Belle Duchene, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2022
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