as in to happen
to take place
when's the drug deal supposed to go down?
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Verb
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There was a fan-cast that happened that same day, and the first person to post something, their fan cast was me.—
Adam B. Vary,
Variety,
15 July 2025 -
Nothing that happened in the meeting between Jaishankar and Wang Yi changes this larger reality.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
Verb
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Much of their success came down to the sale of a single product: the Pro-Line Curly Kit, also known as the at-home Jheri curl.—
Kelli María Korducki,
thehustle.co,
11 July 2025
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Thin lightning streaks came down upon the river and skated on its surface for a few moments before disappearing.—
Alann B. Steen,
Outdoor Life,
10 July 2025
Verb
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There is still a benefit to Levi playing in the AHL.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
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But don’t worry, there are plenty of upscale touches to ensure a remarkable stay.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
10 July 2025
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“Go down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/go%20down. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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