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go by

[goh-bahy] / ˈgoʊˌbaɪ /




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In 2026, your mother can contribute up to $95,000 in one go by electing to front-load five years of annual gift-tax exclusions.

From MarketWatch Sep. 10, 2026

In November, however, Jesse and Joey Buss, as well as the rest of their siblings except for Jeanie, were let go by the Lakers.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 26, 2026

But some spectators were left disappointed, telling the BBC they couldn't actually see any cars go by.

From BBC Aug. 24, 2026

“I go by Secret Service and the military. They wanted me to go in a different flight, a different plane, for safety.”

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 13, 2026

There was no way we wanted to go by the boys on purpose.

From "Keep It Together, Keiko Carter" by Debbi Michiko Florence




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