done for

Example Sentences

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When that happens to a prime minister, they are done for.

From BBC • Jun. 26, 2026

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

It’s just something that, every June, is done for Ike.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 14, 2026

“After all I’ve done for you, I can’t believe you’d stab me in the back like this.”

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam