as in to happen
to take place
when's the drug deal supposed to go down?
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But what will happen is the fun of the final few weeks.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
22 Feb. 2025 -
This is heavily used in marketing materials but in my experience isn't what actually happens, even with merino wool.—
Scott Gilbertson,
WIRED,
22 Feb. 2025
Verb
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For small and mid-sized businesses, the decision to use a bank or an alternative lender often comes down to timing.—
Xan Myburgh,
Forbes,
18 Feb. 2025
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Chloe explains the couple has lived on the hill above the luxury Thai resort for the past year and comes down for meals.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA TODAY,
17 Feb. 2025
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Currently, there is no data on the containment status of the fire and the cause has yet to be determined.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacramento Bee,
28 Feb. 2025
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There is hope among Glossip’s advocates that Drummond and Behenna will avoid a new prosecution.—
Dakin Andone,
CNN,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Go down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/go%20down. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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