be going

phrase

1
: to leave
I have to be going
2
British : to be available
There are no jobs going right now.

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Several gatherings for Ghana fans will be going on in the buildup to Friday. Pj Green july 1, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for be going

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“Be going.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/be%20going. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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