as in to go down
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When existing inventory runs out, store owners will face hard choices: Eat the costs and risk going under.—
Karen Yuan,
The Atlantic,
24 Apr. 2025 -
The struggles of United and Spurs have been pored over for months, but West Ham’s truly dreadful campaign has gone under the radar.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2025
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Their bullpen gave up a few crucial runs in Tuesday and Wednesday’s games.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
17 Apr. 2025
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Miller allowed eight sacks (tied for eighth among offensive linemen), which were the most he’s given up in a single season since his rookie year in 2018, and wasn’t as effective as a run blocker.—
Tashan Reed,
New York Times,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Lose (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lose%20%28to%29. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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