done for

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In other words, the government would like courts to stop applying the case-by-case inquiry it’s done for half a century, and instead rule categorically against immigrant bond hearings no matter the length of their detention.

From Slate • Jun. 17, 2026

To craft the score, Romer went back to research he had done for the 2017 medieval comedy “The Little Hours” about the tonality of string instruments from that time period.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026

Hockney painted the buildings he saw around him: determined to do for Los Angeles what Piranesi had done for Rome.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

“He’s certainly, in relative terms, underpriced for all that he’s done for the team,” said Jonathan Boyar, principal at the Boyar Value Group and a longtime investor in MSG Sports.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

“Tater is done for this episode. He can head home. Good work today, guys. And thanks for not chasing any trains, Fred.”

From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein