as in to strike out
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Recent Examples of go under
Social Security Reform At A Crossroads The coming weeks will test just how far the SSA can go under Musk’s sway to reform Social Security in the name of efficiency.
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Shahar Ziv, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Until the heartland’s best went under and regulators had to step in, that is.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 16 Mar. 2025
Homes in the Charlotte-metro area spent a median of 64 days on the market before going under contract in December, data shows.
—Sami Sparber, Axios, 7 Mar. 2025
The left-hander said that Sunday’s start was the best he’s felt since going under the knife.
—Justice Delos Santos, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2025
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In the rest of her 4-inning start, Beuerlein allowed just 1 walk and struck out 3 in shutting down the Wildcats.—
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After Devers struck out two more times on Sunday, Papelbon questioned whether the star slugger is in good condition.—
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But by 1986, at the age of 28, Howe had washed out of the majors after multiple suspensions because of his cocaine and alcohol use.—
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This style is not necessarily washed out yet but should present less risk of erratic liquidation looking ahead.—
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This infringement could not be assuaged by Winfrey’s acting career, which was foundering.—
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Chinese immigration in the late nineteenth century took place in the period after the Civil War, a time when noble visions of liberty and equality in America were foundering.—
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The company is under pressure from investors who say Musk’s right-wing politics and polarizing personality are tanking sales.—
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The protests are mostly in the US and Europe, where Tesla's sales are tanking as Musk alienates buyers with his role in the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).—
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However, she was fired in March 1995 when it was discovered money was missing.—
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Dramatic videos show buildings collapsing and swaying in Thailand. 4:09 A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake rattled much of Southeast Asia on Friday, resulting in mounting casualties and flattened skyscrapers from Myanmar to Thailand.—
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However, the deal collapsed when Trump accused Maduro of stalling the repatriation process, leading his administration to reinstate harsh sanctions, including revoking oil giant Chevron’s license to operate in Venezuela and imposing a 25% tariff on Venezuelan crude and gas exports.—
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That team was one of the most hyped in recent college basketball memory, but flamed out in the Elite Eight.—
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The Minnesota Vikings had a great season last year but flamed out in the playoffs.—
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“Go under.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/go%20under. Accessed 7 Apr. 2025.
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