a way to go
noun phrase
: a long distance to go
—sometimes used figuratively
He still has a way to go before his foot has healed.
We've done a lot of work, but we have a long way to go.
We could still make the playoffs. The season still has a long way to go.
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If LeBron James can find a way to go back to play for Dan Gilbert, Pat Riley certainly can offer an embrace if needed.
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 4 Aug. 2025
Under Graves’ leadership, Redwood credited the department for meeting with advocates and community members, but said there was still a way to go.
—Kennedy Sessions, Kansas City Star, 3 Aug. 2025
Each used SPACs as a way to go public and two of the three are trading below $10.
—Luisa Beltran, Fortune, 1 July 2025
So there's always a way to go around: the person comes before their photo.
—Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 20 June 2025
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 4 Aug. 2025
Under Graves’ leadership, Redwood credited the department for meeting with advocates and community members, but said there was still a way to go.
—Kennedy Sessions, Kansas City Star, 3 Aug. 2025
Each used SPACs as a way to go public and two of the three are trading below $10.
—Luisa Beltran, Fortune, 1 July 2025
So there's always a way to go around: the person comes before their photo.
—Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 20 June 2025
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“A way to go.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20way%20to%20go. Accessed 26 Sep. 2025.
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