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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  • Ritter consulted with House Majority Leader Jason Rojas, D-East Hartford, and Candelora.
    Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 2 May 2026
  • To prevent any industry lobbying against it, RAINN consulted with tech companies when drafting the law, 19th News reported.
    Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 1 May 2026
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  • Two snakes, believed to be cobras, were used in the show, officials said.
    Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Today, the same tools are being used by state actors for geopolitical propaganda.
    Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 29 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 4 May. 2026.

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