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go wrong

[goh rawng] / ˈgoʊ ˈrɔŋ /












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He explains that there's a lot that can go wrong when trying to marry recyclable paper packaging with a compatible sealant.

From BBC Jul. 27, 2026

But last week’s construction disaster at Berman’s most ambitious project to date—turning the former Pfizer headquarters in Midtown Manhattan into 1,600 apartments—is raising questions about what can go wrong in complex conversions.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 17, 2026

But there’s a strong chance something will go wrong during many of those vacations, which makes a convincing case for buying a travel-insurance policy — especially if you’ll be springing for a pricey trip.

From MarketWatch Jul. 9, 2026

Just how much did that impact the US team, and where did it ultimately go wrong for Mauricio Pochettino's side?

From BBC Jul. 7, 2026

Then Slughorn’s voice rang out through the mist, unnaturally loudly, “You’ll go wrong, boy, mark my words.”

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling




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