as in to go down
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After both teams missed numerous chances in the second period, winger Nick Paul gave Tampa Bay its first lead in the series with a goal that went under Bobrovsky’s left leg 13:17 into the second period.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Apr. 2025 -
In India, in Peru, and on the streets of Paris, different rebel groups found the package of convictions that went under Mao’s name to be a potent source of ideological power.—
RANA MITTER,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
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Plus, these Rangers were allergic to preventing scoring chances last season, giving up the second-most high-danger chances all year.—
Scott Powers,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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Following five scoreless frames, Dodgers right-hander Dustin May was chased with one out in the sixth, giving up a run on two singles and a walk to get the hook after 83 pitches.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Lose (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lose%20%28to%29. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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