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as in happening
to take place
what in the world is going on in there?
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as in rambling
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 going on
Imai made three starts before going on the IL with what the team described as arm fatigue.
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Chandler Rome, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
What else is going on Gas prices, wildfire, insurance, climate — here’s what each gubernatorial candidate said during Tuesday night’s debate.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
McGraw first broke through in Flanagan’s The Haunting of Hill House before going on to play Young Yelena in Black Widow.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2026
Or going on Spotify or Apple [Music] and going through the different playlists.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 30 Apr. 2026
There’s certainly something janky going on with this place, right?
—Jen Chaney, Vulture, 30 Apr. 2026
Without those guys, Denver lacks the length, athleticism and shot creation to get much of anything going on either end of the floor.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 24 Apr. 2026
What’s clear is that there’s another narrative going on for your friend, and perhaps the mutual friend.
—R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2026
There’s lots of things going on.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Chandler Rome, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
What else is going on Gas prices, wildfire, insurance, climate — here’s what each gubernatorial candidate said during Tuesday night’s debate.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
McGraw first broke through in Flanagan’s The Haunting of Hill House before going on to play Young Yelena in Black Widow.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2026
Or going on Spotify or Apple [Music] and going through the different playlists.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 30 Apr. 2026
There’s certainly something janky going on with this place, right?
—Jen Chaney, Vulture, 30 Apr. 2026
Without those guys, Denver lacks the length, athleticism and shot creation to get much of anything going on either end of the floor.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 24 Apr. 2026
What’s clear is that there’s another narrative going on for your friend, and perhaps the mutual friend.
—R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2026
There’s lots of things going on.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for going on
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Though such meetings between rulers have been happening for centuries, they have been formalized in the modern era, and contemporary state visits usually follow a predictable pattern.—
Erin Vanderhoof,
Vanity Fair,
26 Apr. 2026
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The event, happening through April 27, is the ideal time to invest in high-quality seasonal bedding thanks to the thousands of discounts on comforters, quilts, sheets, and pillows.—
Tanya Sharma,
PEOPLE,
26 Apr. 2026
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Throughout the latter two videos, Ivey spoke to the camera while driving his car and rambling through various evangelical talking points.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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This rambling 1,200-acre Southern California ranch has both and much more, plus a supremely private and scenic locale on the outskirts of the historic community of San Juan Capistrano.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
10 Mar. 2026
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It will be equipped to process and service new steel products coming down the line at Big River like galvanized and cold-rolled steel.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 Apr. 2026
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The problem is that most organizations aren’t ready to deal with most of the AI security concerns that are already clear and the emerging ones coming down the pike.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
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That includes the stories behind the backboard-rattling dunks and blocks on the basketball court.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Apr. 2026
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Though brief, Yoon’s martial law decree threw the country into a severe political crisis, paralyzing politics and high-level diplomacy and rattling financial markets.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Apr. 2026
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While the rate may be going down, renters can expect to 35% of their monthly paycheck on rent, and a typical starter home costs around $276,600, taking grads around 4 years to save up for a down payment.—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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This was going down on day one of the new season, in the spring, to get those expectations in the books.—
Sean Joseph OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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The Nuggets appear to be running on empty by the fourth quarter of each contest.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
27 Apr. 2026
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Police said people quickly scattered, with some fleeing in cars and others running on foot.—
CBS News Atlanta Digital Team,
CBS News,
20 Apr. 2026
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The Orioles crushed the Red Sox pitching staff for six home runs, five of those coming off starting pitcher Brayan Bello, who got shelled for eight runs over 3 1/3 innings in the worst start of his career.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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Stephon Castle and Dylan Harper led the way, scoring 33 and 27 points, respectively, with Harper coming off the bench to shoot a red-hot 9-of-12 from the field.—
Christian Clark,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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