as in to strike out
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Recent Examples of go under
The Music Loft, a private residence and entertainment venue in the Tennessee capital’s historic Market Street Building, is set to go under the hammer next month with Interluxe Auctions and Compass’s Stephen Brush.
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 24 Jan. 2025
When an assistant state’s attorney with Cook County State’s Attorney Eileen O’Neill Burke’s office asked a defendant before going under oath if the person needed to consult an attorney, the defense attorney who was attempting to overturn her client’s murder conviction decided this was bullying.
—Paul Vallas, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2025
First, the Rebels didn’t switch on the ball screen and just went under it.
—Cj Moore, The Athletic, 20 Jan. 2025
The five-bedroom, six-bathroom abode first hit the market with an asking price of $5.25 million in May 2024, and went under contract shortly after it was listed.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 16 Jan. 2025
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 24 Jan. 2025
When an assistant state’s attorney with Cook County State’s Attorney Eileen O’Neill Burke’s office asked a defendant before going under oath if the person needed to consult an attorney, the defense attorney who was attempting to overturn her client’s murder conviction decided this was bullying.
—Paul Vallas, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2025
First, the Rebels didn’t switch on the ball screen and just went under it.
—Cj Moore, The Athletic, 20 Jan. 2025
The five-bedroom, six-bathroom abode first hit the market with an asking price of $5.25 million in May 2024, and went under contract shortly after it was listed.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 16 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for go under
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In 97 minor-league innings, Matthews walked seven batters and struck out 114.—
Dan Hayes,
The Athletic,
23 Feb. 2025
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Freshman Jordan Ayala struck out 11 in win over Orange Lutheran; NR 17.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2025
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Even small details in dark scenes pop, and bright scenes don’t wash out.—
Shubham Yewale,
PCMAG,
3 Feb. 2025
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The result over time is that your things will look dull and washed out.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Jan. 2025
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The Pentagon’s flagship effort to combat extremism had essentially foundered on the rocks.—
Will Carless,
USA TODAY,
10 Jan. 2025
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The company’s controlling Murdoch family is at odds about how Fox and sister News Corp. will be governed should founder Rupert Murdoch, 93, die.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
6 Jan. 2025
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Serve Robotics shares tanked more than 40% on Friday, while SoundHound AI’s stock declined 24%.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2025
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The globe-trotting tycoon was accused of tanking what was then one of the largest newspaper companies in the world.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2025
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This reaction, however, often misses the real cause: execution.—
Marius Ivanauskas,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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Philips fell 11% after missing sales growth expectations for the fourth quarter, while Glencore lost 7% after posting a 16% year-on-year decline in adjusted earnings.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
20 Feb. 2025
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Officials evacuated the area out of an abundance of caution, stating that if the sinkhole continued to grow, collapsing streets and structures could lead to an explosion if pipes burst.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
20 Feb. 2025
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The roof and walls of the institute have collapsed.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
20 Feb. 2025
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After the Pittsburgh Steelers flamed out against the Ravens in the first round of the playoffs, running back Najee Harris and tight end Pat Freiermuth sat together on a bench at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, sharing a moment of quiet reflection.—
Mike DeFabo,
The Athletic,
13 Feb. 2025
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About five minutes later, however, one of Starship’s engines flamed out.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN,
17 Jan. 2025
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