as in goes down
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If this goes down as Rodgers’ final game, his last NFL pass will be the pick-six to Bullock.—
Kevin Dotson,
CNN Money,
13 Jan. 2026 -
Another goes down a taboo road into the darkest of paraphilias.—
Katie Rife,
Vulture,
9 Nov. 2025
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That extra pick could also be helpful if the Braves were to sign a free agent who turned down a qualifying offer from his former team, in which case the signing team gives up a draft pick to the team from which the player got the QO.—
David O'Brien,
New York Times,
11 Nov. 2025
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If Prince Andrew gives up his lease, The Crown Estate would need to pay him over $756,000 (£557,595), The Times reports.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Loses (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loses%20%28to%29. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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