went (to)

Definition of went (to)next
past tense of go (to)
as in consulted
to use or seek out as a source of aid, relief, or advantage when the sales representative refused to help us, we went to the store manager

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  • Culin also consulted with other scholars and collectors to produce his final report 14 years later, which includes over 1,100 illustrations and descriptions of 239 sets of dice from 130 different tribes.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 3 Apr. 2026
  • Her daughter, who had power of attorney, says she was never consulted.
    Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2026
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  • Grapevine Faith then used four walks, a sacrifice bunt, and an infield single to produce three runs.
    Mike Waters, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
  • No substitution or compensation will be given for any portion of the prize that is not used.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Apr. 2026
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“Went (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/went%20%28to%29. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.

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