go through

verb

went through; gone through; going through; goes through

intransitive verb

1
: to continue firmly or obstinately to the end
I was going through with it if it killed meA. W. Long
2
a
: to receive approval or sanction : pass
b
: to come to a desired or satisfactory conclusion

Examples of go through in a Sentence

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The YouTube star, with his 37 million subscribers and billions of views, has just accomplished something remarkable: launching a successful streaming series on Amazon Prime Video without going through Hollywood's front door. Ian Shepherd, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024 In California, film and TV productions go through a lengthy application process that examines the job impact of each project. Gene Maddaus, Variety, 27 Oct. 2024 King recommends going through your refrigerator to throw away any expired or rotten food before cleaning the inside with soap and hot water. Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2024 To get to two of those Super Bowls, the Cowboys had to go through the San Francisco 49ers, an opponent Dallas has faced a record-tying nine times in the playoffs. Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 25 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for go through 

Word History

First Known Use

1513, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of go through was in 1513

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“Go through.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/go%20through. Accessed 7 Nov. 2024.

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