as in to happen
to take place
when's the drug deal supposed to go down?
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These offer more insight into party members, the consequences of events that happen in the main story, and the general nature of society in New Los Angeles.—
Josh Broadwell,
Rolling Stone,
18 Mar. 2025 -
The new community, whose groundbreaking is scheduled to happen soon, also will feature some affordable units whose rental costs could possibly range between $2,200 and $3,800, a developer recently announced.—
Lisa J. Huriash,
Sun Sentinel,
18 Mar. 2025
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Two hours later, the United Arab Emirates scored a 98th-minute winner against North Korea in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (a real treat for the neutrals), which means the Uzbeks’ World Cup hopes could come down to a showdown with the UAE in June.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
26 Mar. 2025
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Key Takeaways Choosing the right size asparagus spears comes down to personal preference.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Mar. 2025
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Season 1 didn’t have a ton of mixing, but there was such a great conflict established between Armond and Shane.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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In the show, there are a lot of red herrings and moments where audiences are taken in so many directions.—
Lexy Perez,
The Hollywood Reporter,
23 Mar. 2025
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“Go down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/go%20down. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.
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