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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Recent Examples of undergo While the exchange of electrons with sulfur is relatively slow, iodine undergoes electron exchange (technically termed a redox reaction) extremely quickly. Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica, 17 Jan. 2025 Last season, Minter was effective until undergoing labrum surgery, but the underlying numbers were concerning. Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 17 Jan. 2025 The spot has seen a flurry of new energy in recent years, with several of its hotels undergoing major renovations or owner changes, including the Chequit—owned by NYC real estate tycoon Stefan Soloviev—and the Rams Head Inn. Tanvi Chheda, AFAR Media, 17 Jan. 2025 In November last year, the Aussie-American broadcaster underwent knee surgery to correct a misalignment in his right leg. Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for undergo 
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  • Library of Congress Over the generations, one question has endured: What, if anything, is owed to the people?
    Joseph Rushmore, New York Times, 19 Jan. 2025
  • This anniversary initiative shines a spotlight on its enduring legacy, with celebrated artist and cultural visionary Theaster Gates joining as a partner, cementing the store’s position at the nexus of culture and commerce.
    Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025
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  • The horology world is experiencing a moment of transformation as Ricardo Guadalupe, the architect of Hublot’s meteoric rise, steps into the role of Honorary President after over a decade as CEO.
    Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
  • Lebanon is experiencing a long-running economic and financial crisis and a political deadlock that has left it without a fully functioning government for almost two years.
    Jane Arraf, NPR, 22 Jan. 2025
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  • Just one watchmaker assembles each piece, which has 270 components and requires 5,000 hours of work.
    Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 24 Jan. 2025
  • Love Island, meanwhile, aired its sixth season last summer and has a number of spinoffs.
    Peter White, Deadline, 24 Jan. 2025
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  • Tours also include an equal number of travelers who can see.
    MaryLou Costa, contributor, CNBC, 22 Jan. 2025
  • The states that saw the most substantial mortgage costs were as follows: Hawaii, California, Utah, Oregon, Idaho, Washington, Colorado, Nevada, Massachusetts and Arizona.
    Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025

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