: one of a series of recurring actions or events : round

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This go-round, the teams are coached by basketball legends and celebrities, from the NBA and beyond. Jason Beede, Sun Sentinel, 16 May 2026 Paweł Pawlikowski’s third go-round at Cannes, the in-competition Fatherland, received a six-minute ovation Thursday in its world premiere at the Grand Théâtre Lumière. Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 14 May 2026 Here’s a look at some of the key factors that may be different in a second go-round. Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 14 May 2026 Scott’s first start didn’t exactly portend solidity, but his second go-round in Anaheim was much sharper and encouraging. Tim Britton, New York Times, 4 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for go-round

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First Known Use

1891, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of go-round was in 1891

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“Go-round.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/go-round. Accessed 21 May. 2026.

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