go under
verb
went under; gone under; going under; goes under
: to be overwhelmed, destroyed, or defeated : fail
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There have been some uncharacteristic and costly mistakes along the way, but there have also been plenty of rock-solid performances which have gone under the radar.
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James Pearce, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
Where James Bond will go under Amazon also remains to be seen.
—Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2025
Skilled workers who lack the right political connections leave the country, and competent firms go under.
—Elizabeth David-Barrett, Foreign Affairs, 4 Apr. 2025
According to Leone these remakes have grossed some $400 million, excluding the U.S. where the The Weinstein Company held the rights that were long put on hold after the company went under.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 4 Apr. 2025
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James Pearce, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
Where James Bond will go under Amazon also remains to be seen.
—Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2025
Skilled workers who lack the right political connections leave the country, and competent firms go under.
—Elizabeth David-Barrett, Foreign Affairs, 4 Apr. 2025
According to Leone these remakes have grossed some $400 million, excluding the U.S. where the The Weinstein Company held the rights that were long put on hold after the company went under.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 4 Apr. 2025
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“Go under.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/go%20under. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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