as in to go down
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The New York Giants lost one of their twin engines behind a franchise resurgence in 2025 when Cam Skattebo went down with a gruesome injury against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 8, and the team must now find at least a temporary replacement for the electric rookie running back.—
Max Dible,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025 -
First, Ifeatu Melifnowu went down with a toe injury in the second quarter.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
31 Oct. 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 6 Nov. 2025.
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