as in to go down
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Verb
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One political strategist close to the White House argued that part of what Trump is doing is building a legacy — and that big foreign policy wins go down in history.—
Shelby Talcott,
semafor.com,
7 Nov. 2025 -
The rates of alcohol and weapons seized, however, did go down in 2020.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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The most complicated Audemars Piguet pocket watch in private hands will go under the gavel at Sotheby’s New York this December.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
3 Nov. 2025
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Bulky luggage can go under a bed, stairs, or in a basement until your next trip.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Oct. 2025
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In exchange for Lee burying the Indian Head Hills land-deal story — which, on paper, looked like a candidate taking a bribe from Trip and the Nazis — Donald agrees to give up the land.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
5 Nov. 2025
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Aside from what Ballard gave up in exchange for Gardner, the timing of this deal may be just as noteworthy.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Lose (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lose%20%28to%29. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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