as in to endure
to come to a knowledge of (something) by living through it
some people undergo a complete transformation while away at college
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In the wake of Tuesday’s crash, the Federal Aviation Administration effectively grounded all MD-11 and MD-11F aircrafts until each undergoes a thorough inspection.
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Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025
Both components are in a secure facility undergoing further examination.
—Clara McMichael, ABC News, 8 Nov. 2025
After the 13-month irradiation cycle at INL, the fuel will undergo further post-irradiation examination at both INL and Oak Ridge National Laboratory to complete its journey toward commercial use.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2025
Buffalo Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin has taken an indefinite leave of absence from the team just months after his fiancée, Carolina Matovac, underwent a heart transplant, the team announced Friday.
—Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 8 Nov. 2025
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Elordi plays Dorrigo Evans, an army surgeon who becomes a war hero after enduring some time in captivity in a Japanese Prisoner of War camp.—
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Long before Maduro’s capture, severe blackouts were sidelining life in Cuba, where people endured long lines at gas stations and supermarkets amid the island nation’s worst economic crisis in decades.—
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Just about every corner of North America has experienced a super-sized helping of continentality in this winter’s weather.—
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For most fans, bringing home a souvenir from a live sporting event is one of the most exciting things to experience.—
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Boston's David Pastrnak had an assist on Lindholm's goal to extend his scoring streak to four games, with four goals and four assists in that span.—
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While past studies have shown that dairy products may have a protective effect against dementia, how specific dairy products affect cognitive health remains unclear.—
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The Carolina Panthers saw their season come to an end in a way that tugged on all sorts of emotions — after a game that was equal parts thrilling and blissful and heartbreaking.—
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His car was seen arriving shortly before the time the murders were believed to have been committed and left shortly after, according to court documents.—
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“Undergo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undergo. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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