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?
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Costly because, without a stable run game so far in the early going, the Broncos are putting their offense very much in Nix’s hands, and on Sunday, that resulted in just 14 completions on 25 attempts.—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 22 Sep. 2025 Even when the going has gotten tough, the Eagles have found ways to make the necessary plays to win football games.—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Sep. 2025
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 See All Example Sentences for going
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