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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While some of the day cares included in the now viral video are pushing back against accusations of fraud, other providers are worried that their businesses will go under as a result of the blanket freeze on funding.—
Conor Wight,
CBS News,
1 Jan. 2026
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If a major storm like the one Swiss Re described were to sweep Miami-Dade and its barrier islands – packed with luxury high-rises – Sen estimates that about 30 local insurance companies would go under.—
Denise Hruby,
Miami Herald,
15 Dec. 2025
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Over time, community groups and individuals fought and refused to give up.—
Dorothy Jenkins Fields,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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Winthrop has always attracted buyers who want a coastal lifestyle without giving up access to the city.—
Miriam Schwartz,
Boston Herald,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Lose (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lose%20%28to%29. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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