as in to go down
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This fragrance works beautifully year-round, but there’s something about cooler weather and how the temperatures have recently gone down that really brings out its magic.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
12 Sep. 2025 -
The footage showed the person of interest running across the roof of a building at Utah Valley University, going down the side of the building, going through the parking lot and toward a busy street.—
Filip Timotija,
The Hill,
12 Sep. 2025
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With eviction just around the corner, the duo embarks on a wild hustle through Los Angeles, pulling off increasingly outrageous stunts to stay afloat — while trying to keep their friendship from going under.—
James Mercadante,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
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But this had become their routine: farming futile land just to keep from going under.—
Molly Parker,
ProPublica,
4 Sep. 2025
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But Combs wasn’t ready to give up.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Last year, the Panthers gave up the most rushing yards in a season since 1980.—
DIAMOND VENCES,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Lose (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lose%20%28to%29. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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