as in gone
to turn out as planned or desired
his sales pitch went over as expected and he saw a 200% increase in his commissions
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Recent Examples of gone over
According to data from StreetEasy, 50 percent of sales in Prospect Heights this year through September have gone over asking price, the largest share of any other part of the city.
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Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 30 Oct. 2025
But the new visa scheme has not gone over so well with young job seekers in China, who face intense competition even as universities churn out millions of new graduates a year amid an economic slowdown.
—Peter Guo, NBC news, 23 Oct. 2025
Thomas has not gone over 80 receiving yards and does not have a touchdown yet this season.
—Gladys Louise Tyler, Forbes.com, 11 Oct. 2025
An insistence on extra review has reportedly not gone over well in its AI research lab.
—Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2025
Some fans may have gone over the line with their chanting toward Rory McIlroy.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2025
In the video, a group of people can be seen gathered at the edge of the bridge, clinging to the deputy who had gone over the side.
—Mitchell Willetts, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Sep. 2025
In the last five years, there have been eight jackpots between Mega Millions and Powerball that have gone over the $1 billion mark.
—Joyce Orlando, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Sep. 2025
More than 2 million gone over the last two years.
—ABC News, 24 Aug. 2025
Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 30 Oct. 2025
But the new visa scheme has not gone over so well with young job seekers in China, who face intense competition even as universities churn out millions of new graduates a year amid an economic slowdown.
—Peter Guo, NBC news, 23 Oct. 2025
Thomas has not gone over 80 receiving yards and does not have a touchdown yet this season.
—Gladys Louise Tyler, Forbes.com, 11 Oct. 2025
An insistence on extra review has reportedly not gone over well in its AI research lab.
—Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2025
Some fans may have gone over the line with their chanting toward Rory McIlroy.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2025
In the video, a group of people can be seen gathered at the edge of the bridge, clinging to the deputy who had gone over the side.
—Mitchell Willetts, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Sep. 2025
In the last five years, there have been eight jackpots between Mega Millions and Powerball that have gone over the $1 billion mark.
—Joyce Orlando, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Sep. 2025
More than 2 million gone over the last two years.
—ABC News, 24 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gone over
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Available colors and sizing are limited, so be sure to snap up your pair before they’re gone.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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Videos of diners who were surprised to see the singer at one of the restaurant chain’s locations have also gone viral.—
Natalia Cano,
Billboard,
31 Oct. 2025
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The Duffers already worked out the answer back in season 4, Ross confirms.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Oct. 2025
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When Diggs returns, and if Williams worked out, the team could keep both on the field with DaRon Bland in the slot.—
Max Dible,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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Their running game clicked, too.—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
24 Oct. 2025
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Fans who clicked early enough were treated to Biebz playing hoops, then billiards.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
23 Oct. 2025
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The Penguins were playing without star defenseman Kris Letang, for one, and the Capitals were coming off yet another Presidents’ Trophy.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Jerami Grant came off the bench for 29 points, hitting 4-of-7 from deep, while Deni Avdija added 20 points and Shaedon Sharpe tossed in 15.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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What if Spain had tried and succeeded?—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Oct. 2025
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The state has succeeded at similar child-care recruitment efforts in the past.—
Elliot Haspel,
The Atlantic,
28 Oct. 2025
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Most preseason forecasts predicted a busier-than-average season, which hasn't quite panned out as of late October.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
25 Oct. 2025
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The camera then panned out to reveal Kris with her daughters Kim, Kourtney and Khloé Kardashian, as well as Kendall and Kylie Jenner, dancing together while dressed in matching black outfits.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
20 Oct. 2025
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