as in to happen
to take place
when's the drug deal supposed to go down?
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Don’t miss what’s happening People on X are the first to know. Don’t miss what’s happening People on X are the first to know.—
X (formerly Twitter),
X (formerly Twitter),
30 May 2025 -
When girls are given the resources to overcome obstacles, amazing things start to happen: poverty goes down, economies grow, families get stronger, babies are born healthier and the world, by all accounts, gets better.—
Marianne Schnall,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Pollination season was windy, cold and rainy — but supply chain problems began to improve and inventory came down.—
Annika Merrilees,
Sacbee.com,
7 June 2025
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Friday night’s outcome came down to two ridiculous shots from distance that got past one of the best goalies in the NWSL.—
Fernando Ramirez,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2025
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But the calculation is different in the Senate, where there are no Republicans who represent high-tax states like California and New York where SALT is a top priority.—
Claudia Grisales,
NPR,
4 June 2025
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There is an incredible new currency paid for offline experiences.—
Diana Lodderhose,
Deadline,
4 June 2025
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“Go down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/go%20down. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.
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