as in came down (with)
to become affected with (a disease or disorder)
across the United Kingdom a number of children have gone down with chicken pox this week
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Luke Kornet got the Game 3 start against the Trail Blazers in Wembanyama’s absence, finishing with 14 points and 10 rebounds.—
Anne M. Peterson,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026 -
Onyemata was one of the free-agent signings the Jets got the most praise for — a rock-solid veteran defensive tackle who can help in both the run and pass game.—
Zack Rosenblatt,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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The barbed fact is that the woman caught in the middle of this unusual male arrangement benefits from none of their newfound emotional enlightenment.—
Alexandra Schwartz,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
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Being caught and released multiple times could lead to injury or death for the muskie.—
Mike McFeely,
Twin Cities,
24 Apr. 2026
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According to the transportation plan, KC2026 has contracted 215 motorcoach buses, each seating about 53 people, to help transport fans throughout the region.—
Taylor Haught,
Kansas City Star,
21 Apr. 2026
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SpaceX is contracted to carry NEO Surveyor to orbit on a Falcon 9 in 2027.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Went down (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/went%20down%20%28with%29. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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