as in to endure
to come to a knowledge of (something) by living through it some people undergo a complete transformation while away at college

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Recent Examples of undergo In the wake of Tuesday’s crash, the Federal Aviation Administration effectively grounded all MD-11 and MD-11F aircrafts until each undergoes a thorough inspection. Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025 Both components are in a secure facility undergoing further examination. Clara McMichael, ABC News, 8 Nov. 2025 After the 13-month irradiation cycle at INL, the fuel will undergo further post-irradiation examination at both INL and Oak Ridge National Laboratory to complete its journey toward commercial use. Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2025 Buffalo Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin has taken an indefinite leave of absence from the team just months after his fiancée, Carolina Matovac, underwent a heart transplant, the team announced Friday. Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 8 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for undergo
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  • The red sole is a visible pain endured for the privilege of being seen enduring it.
    Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 9 Nov. 2025
  • Still, some military analysts remain cautious, noting that satellites are built to endure intense cosmic radiation with hardened components and shielding, leaving open the question of whether such directed energy could penetrate these defenses.
    Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2025
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  • The initial symptoms began in early 2024, when Farrington, 45, started to experience dreadful night sweats.
    Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
  • The enduring legacy of the 1995 film Clueless is currently experiencing a major renaissance, led by its legendary costume designer, Mona May.
    Robert Lang, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2025
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  • The company has pilot programs in Singapore, France, Spain, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, among others.
    Sydney Lake, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
  • Ovechkin now has eight points on the year despite the Capitals’ disappointing start to the 2025-2026 campaign.
    Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
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  • But travelers could still see flight cuts even if the government were to reopen next week, as the FAA’s order requires airlines to cancel flights days in advance.
    Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025
  • Roaches were seen in the restrooms.
    Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Nov. 2025

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