goes on

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Austrian-British philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein once warned that philosophical problems arise when “language goes on holiday.”

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

It then goes on to follow her as she is sent to Europe by her parents to begin a life in exile.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Another problem emerges as the piece goes on: Taylor herself is in love.

From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026

“No one knows what goes on in these courthouses,” Jenkins said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

The story goes on, and you can’t pretend that dropping one knot in a rug is the only mistake keeping it from perfection.

From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri