go through
verb
went through; gone through; going through; goes through
1
: to continue firmly or obstinately to the end
I was going through with it if it killed me—
A. W. Long
A. W. Long2
a
: to receive approval or sanction : pass
b
: to come to a desired or satisfactory conclusion
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Jan Hooks, who had a stellar five years on the show, went through a hard time after the death of her mother.
—Susan Morrison, The New Yorker, 13 Jan. 2025
Pro tip: True Midwesterners who struggle with spiciness may go through several cups of water.
—Andrew King, Axios, 13 Jan. 2025
The winners will then go through to compete in UEFA’s third-tier competition the following season.
—Richard Sutcliffe, The Athletic, 13 Jan. 2025
At Burke’s sentencing, his lawyer went through piles of letters extolling the alderman’s generosity and willingness to perform services without seeking credit or asking anything in return.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 13 Jan. 2025
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Susan Morrison, The New Yorker, 13 Jan. 2025
Pro tip: True Midwesterners who struggle with spiciness may go through several cups of water.
—Andrew King, Axios, 13 Jan. 2025
The winners will then go through to compete in UEFA’s third-tier competition the following season.
—Richard Sutcliffe, The Athletic, 13 Jan. 2025
At Burke’s sentencing, his lawyer went through piles of letters extolling the alderman’s generosity and willingness to perform services without seeking credit or asking anything in return.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 13 Jan. 2025
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“Go through.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/go%20through. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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