goes back
Example Sentences
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This fight goes back to lawsuits between the city and stadium-linked businesses, including those tied to Stan Kroenke’s SoFi Stadium as well as Steve Ballmer’s Intuit Dome and Kia Forum.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
"Iran's history goes back thousands of years. Things like this only make us stronger; they won't destabilize the team," boasted the Iranian-American, who had traveled from San Diego, just across the border in California.
From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026
That pattern goes back decades, with foreign companies often not wishing to risk the highly lucrative contracts they've secured by asking questions.
From BBC • May 25, 2026
The bizarre social system from which Sparta derived its strength goes back to its early history.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026
She sighs and goes back to the pot on the stove, which is giving off a sweet, milky fragrance.
From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan
