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Mosley has gone on to USC and the Eagles have a new quarterback, Fletch Palmer, son of Eagles coach Carson Palmer.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 26, 2026

"The general consensus was that 'he'll be fine', but we felt the extra year would help him go on to thrive - and that's what's gone on to happen."

From BBC Aug. 23, 2026

"Had I known that the air conditioning wasn't working, having gone on river cruises before, I wouldn't have gone," he said.

From BBC Aug. 20, 2026

Carriers have gone on a record buying spree in recent years to meet demand, with the global car-carrier fleet growing by about an estimated 40%, but still can’t meet China’s needs.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 14, 2026

The wind roared but the dogs were covered—I fed them twice and re-covered them—and it could have gone on.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen




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