gone under

Example Sentences

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In the arena, I wouldn’t have gone under the stage to scoot around the scaffolding or noticed when someone in the second balcony missed the first half of “Skinny” because they were in the bathroom.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

“The downside is that scores of nonprofit preschools have gone under after losing their 4-year-olds.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

Theme parks have also gone under the cultural microscope as sensitivities have changed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 23, 2026

Sarr has gone under the radar a bit but he is one of many Palace players to have hit form, and I don't see Southampton keeping them out.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2025

It was of him, diving into a river after his younger daughter, Rose, had gone under and hadn’t surfaced.

From "Ruby Holler" by Sharon Creech