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Recent Examples of goes down
All of this goes down before even one Louboutin touches the surgically clean white marble floor or ultra-plush Yves Klein blue carpet within the monumental lobby.
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Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026
Keep drains clog-free with regular cleaning and being mindful of what goes down them.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 8 May 2026
Then get ready to make new friends over a cheeky drink with conversations that will last long after the sun goes down.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2026
Have an early dinner, and shut it down when the sun goes down.
—Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
Made of reflective material, this leash assures the safety of both you and your pet when the sun goes down.
—Christina Shepherd McGuire, PEOPLE, 11 Apr. 2026
When gas prices go up, consumer purchasing power goes down, effectively shrinking how much disposable income people have.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
Larsson goes down, Johnson gets called for an offensive foul, and an internet meme lives on for another day.
—John Hollinger, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Speaking of which, the 1,060-mAh battery is said to manage 135 hours without ANC, and that goes down to 75 hours with the feature turned on.
—New Atlas, 7 Mar. 2026
Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026
Keep drains clog-free with regular cleaning and being mindful of what goes down them.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 8 May 2026
Then get ready to make new friends over a cheeky drink with conversations that will last long after the sun goes down.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2026
Have an early dinner, and shut it down when the sun goes down.
—Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
Made of reflective material, this leash assures the safety of both you and your pet when the sun goes down.
—Christina Shepherd McGuire, PEOPLE, 11 Apr. 2026
When gas prices go up, consumer purchasing power goes down, effectively shrinking how much disposable income people have.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
Larsson goes down, Johnson gets called for an offensive foul, and an internet meme lives on for another day.
—John Hollinger, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Speaking of which, the 1,060-mAh battery is said to manage 135 hours without ANC, and that goes down to 75 hours with the feature turned on.
—New Atlas, 7 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for goes down
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Today, the property is a best-case example of the magic that happens when old meets new.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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And unlike in-person voting, where verification happens upfront, mail-in ballots must be inspected and have signatures verified.—
Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
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Since a company’s success depends heavily on its people, staying competitive often comes down to whether employees are actively developing themselves alongside business needs.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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When asked about the depth that Oklahoma City has and what his preferred level of depth for the Lakers going forward would be, Lakers coach JJ Redick said that winning – especially to Oklahoma City or San Antonio’s standards – often comes down to spots 10 through 15 on the team.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
23 May 2026
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There is an incubation period of two weeks, according to BARCS.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
5 June 2026
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However, there is a 16-hour window for the northern lights to make an appearance, according to the Space Weather Prediction Center.—
Darin Oswald,
Idaho Statesman,
5 June 2026
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