1
as in happens
to take place
what in the world is going on in there?
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as in rambles
to talk at length without sticking to a topic or getting to a point
my, but Aunt Betty does go on about all of her aches and pains
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This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.—
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Hydroplaning happens when a vehicle starts sliding uncontrollably on wet roads.—
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“Goes on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goes%20on. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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