as in to happen
to take place
when's the drug deal supposed to go down?
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If you're arrested by ICE in Illinois, what happens next?—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Jan. 2025 -
But this morning Dickinson is thinking about an interaction that happened before Babygirl‘s release, at an L.A. grocery store at least a year ago.—
Seija Rankin,
The Hollywood Reporter,
29 Jan. 2025
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Expect high-powered passing games, two QBs playing at the peak of their powers, and an AFC Championship that comes down to the very end.—
Jesse Newell,
Kansas City Star,
25 Jan. 2025
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While interest rates have come down from peak highs, the best high-yield savings accounts offer on average 4.31% annual percentage yields, or APYs, per Bankrate data. To compare, traditional savings accounts offer a 0.51% APY on average nationwide, per DepositAccounts.—
Ana Teresa Solá,
CNBC,
24 Jan. 2025
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There are corruption scandals, whisper campaigns, and possible bribery afoot, just like with those gossipy Vatican queens.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
23 Jan. 2025
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When searching for the right rose, there are a number of factors to consider, including color.—
Jessica Jordan,
CNN,
23 Jan. 2025
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“Go down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/go%20down. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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