as in to happen
to take place
when's the drug deal supposed to go down?
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Shooting happened after neighbor stopped by mailbox At 5:51 p.m., on July 22, Indianapolis Metropolitan Police were called about shooting outside a home in the 100 block of Randolph Street.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
29 July 2025 -
John McCook said his father and grandparents were glad that Boyd talked to them about what happened.—
Claire Osborn,
Austin American Statesman,
29 July 2025
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Unverified video, shot from a helicopter and posted on social media, appeared to show that the plane had come down in a densely forested area.—
Reuters,
USA Today,
24 July 2025
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The difference between a good cocktail and a bad cocktail can often come down to ratios.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
24 July 2025
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There is a stone wall near the new beach that helps stabilize it, as well as dry prairie grasses meant to deter birds, which contributed to the bacteria levels in the water.—
Caitlin Looby,
jsonline.com,
23 July 2025
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Sanders said that his office reviews all felony charges filed by police and those cases are presented to a grand jury if prosecutors believe there is probable cause that a felony was committed.—
Quinlan Bentley,
The Enquirer,
23 July 2025
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“Go down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/go%20down. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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