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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Generations of girls and boys go through them, often forming life-long attachments.
—Frank Morris, NPR, 12 July 2025
Unlike other marine life, many species of squid don’t go through a major metamorphosis, and their physical changes
The length of the paralarval stage depends on the species, and there are more than 300 species of squid.
—Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 12 July 2025
The annual 102-mile race goes through the San Juan Mountains and various Colorado towns, including Telluride and Ouray, before returning to Silverton.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 12 July 2025
Remember, beneficiary designations on retirement accounts, life insurance, and transfer-on-death accounts supersede your will and do not go through probate.
—Patti Brennan, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
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Frank Morris, NPR, 12 July 2025
Unlike other marine life, many species of squid don’t go through a major metamorphosis, and their physical changes
The length of the paralarval stage depends on the species, and there are more than 300 species of squid.
—Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 12 July 2025
The annual 102-mile race goes through the San Juan Mountains and various Colorado towns, including Telluride and Ouray, before returning to Silverton.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 12 July 2025
Remember, beneficiary designations on retirement accounts, life insurance, and transfer-on-death accounts supersede your will and do not go through probate.
—Patti Brennan, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
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“Go through.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/go%20through. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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