as in to go down
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Homes purchased last month likely went under contract in May and June, when the average rate ranged from 6.76% to 6.89%.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
22 Aug. 2025 -
Then, in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis, the US government stepped in with multibillion-dollar bailouts to stop US automakers and some banks from going under.—
Lauren Goode,
Wired News,
21 Aug. 2025
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Cub starter Colin Rea gave up just one run in five innings in his no-decision.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Aug. 2025
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Los Angeles has given up 52 goals through 25 games, the worst defensive record in the league.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Lose (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lose%20%28to%29. Accessed 28 Aug. 2025.
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