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 -
Another complication is pneumonia, which happens in 1 of every 20 children with measles.—
Neha Mukherjee,
CNN,
22 Feb. 2025
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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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This one all comes down to personal preference and compatibility.—
Daniel Nugent-Bowman,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
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There are some who believe Combs was involved in engineering that assault.—
Mikal Gilmore,
Rolling Stone,
16 Feb. 2025
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There is a broken down vehicle on Eastern Avenue between Raytown Road and I-435 South.—
Kansas City Star Bot,
Kansas City Star,
16 Feb. 2025
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“Go down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/go%20down. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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