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as in happened
to take place
what in the world is going on in there?
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as in rambled
to talk at length without sticking to a topic or getting to a point
my, but Aunt Betty does go on about all of her aches and pains
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Recent Examples of went on
As the day went on, the foundation settled into a softer, velvety finish that looked smooth and natural without crossing into shiny territory.
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Lily Wohlner, Allure, 19 Sep. 2025
The chain of events Wednesday that ended with the show’s being pulled appeared to begin when Carr went on right-wing podcaster Benny Johnson’s show and called for Kimmel to be suspended.
—Phil Helsel, NBC news, 19 Sep. 2025
Last December, seven Amazon facilities went on strike, an effort by the Teamsters union to pressure the e-commerce company for a labor agreement during a key shopping period.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 18 Sep. 2025
Teachers, train drivers, pharmacists and hospital staff were among those who went on strike as part of the day of protests, while teenagers blocked dozens of high schools.
—Reuters, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2025
The panel, minus Fallon, went on as scheduled.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2025
When Kansas City Royals outfielder Jac Caglianone went on his rehab assignment with Triple-A Omaha, there was a clear goal in mind.
—Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2025
The trio updated their family members back in Kentucky of their safety as the day went on.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
The Bobcats went on the road Thursday night and struggled in the second half in a 38-21 loss against Lewisville at Max Goldsmith Stadium.
—Cody Thorn, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2025
Lily Wohlner, Allure, 19 Sep. 2025
The chain of events Wednesday that ended with the show’s being pulled appeared to begin when Carr went on right-wing podcaster Benny Johnson’s show and called for Kimmel to be suspended.
—Phil Helsel, NBC news, 19 Sep. 2025
Last December, seven Amazon facilities went on strike, an effort by the Teamsters union to pressure the e-commerce company for a labor agreement during a key shopping period.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 18 Sep. 2025
Teachers, train drivers, pharmacists and hospital staff were among those who went on strike as part of the day of protests, while teenagers blocked dozens of high schools.
—Reuters, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2025
The panel, minus Fallon, went on as scheduled.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2025
When Kansas City Royals outfielder Jac Caglianone went on his rehab assignment with Triple-A Omaha, there was a clear goal in mind.
—Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2025
The trio updated their family members back in Kentucky of their safety as the day went on.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
The Bobcats went on the road Thursday night and struggled in the second half in a 38-21 loss against Lewisville at Max Goldsmith Stadium.
—Cody Thorn, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for went on
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Kirk assassination angers and unsettles leaders, residents The assassination of Kirk, which happened in front of hundreds of people and was captured on video and widely circulated on social media, has in particular rattled the nation and drawn condemnation from across the political spectrum.—
Mark Vancleave,
Twin Cities,
13 Sep. 2025
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This is mirroring exactly what happened with Mugen Train, and those audience scores are currently sitting at a 99%.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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After a Southern Utah offsides penalty, graduate student Matt Colombo bounced off left tackle and rambled into the end zone for the game-winning touchdown.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Sep. 2025
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There was swift reaction to the suspension of Kimmel's show, including from former President Barack Obama and legendary late-night talk show host David Letterman, as well as others who criticized the decision as an attack on free speech.—
Phil Helsel,
NBC news,
19 Sep. 2025
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There was no immediate comment from Kimmel.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
18 Sep. 2025
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Kirk assassination angers and unsettles leaders, residents The assassination of Kirk, which happened in front of hundreds of people and was captured on video and widely circulated on social media, has in particular rattled the nation and drawn condemnation from across the political spectrum.—
Mark Vancleave,
Twin Cities,
13 Sep. 2025
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Gulf Arab states are rattled as a Gaza war that began thousands of miles from their borders nearly two years ago inches closer to home.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
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The change came about after the firing of previous head coach Ryan Walters and the hiring of new head coach Barry Odom.—
Haley Sawyer,
Oc Register,
12 Sep. 2025
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Manchester United had rejected several offers from City for fellow Lioness Grace Clinton but when the prospect of signing Park came about, negotiations regarding Clinton’s future turned a corner.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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What was once ran on the weekends is now an every-home-game occurrence, and Lichtenauer said the event continues to be a fan favorite.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
30 Aug. 2025
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Hochman, who ran on a tough-on-crime platform, has been vocal about the brothers' lack of rehabilitation.—
Stepheny Price , Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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And then last weekend against USF, Fitzgerald tracked down a wobbly pass from Byrum Brown, who was pressured by Akheem Mesidor, and came down with the ball in the second quarter.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
17 Sep. 2025
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At some point, when Cabello came down the stage closer to the crowd, a crew member rushed to redo the back of Cabello’s corset.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Of note, the Bengals will also be without starting quarterback Joe Burrow, who went down with an injury last week as well.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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The King went down bow first, disappearing into a 137-foot-deep grave.—
Caitlin Looby,
jsonline.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Went on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/went%20on. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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