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Definition of gone (for)next
past participle of go (for)

gone for

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phrase

past participle of go for
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Verb
  • Lei Ying Lee, Xia Brookside rivalry heats up Lei Ying Lee brought the TNA Knockouts Championship back home last week with a win over Arianna Grace.
    Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026
  • During my lifetime there have been 55 years in which my country has engaged in prolonged and endless conflicts or wars, few of which have brought a decisive victory.
    Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 May 2026
Verb
  • Here’s one of several places where Footer’s biography runs into problems.
    Brian Seibert, New Yorker, 13 May 2026
  • Enter this breathable maxi dress, which is comfortable and functional enough to run errands in, while still being stylish enough for hosting brunch or packing for a beach vacation.
    Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 May 2026
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“Gone (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gone%20%28for%29. Accessed 16 May. 2026.

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