Went Definition & Meaning

Example Sentences

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By the time Joyce went into labour on the Wednesday night, the area's major emergency scheme had been activated and the army called in to provide assistance.

From BBC

She went on to portray various roles in several drama series, including The Bill and Where the Heart Is.

From BBC

Instead, the ball went to Ellis, who missed on a three with six seconds left.

From Los Angeles Times

Police say a suspect has been identified over the disappearance of a four-year-old boy who went missing in the South Australian outback.

From BBC

His father was acting prime minister during a 2008 political crisis and went on to spend three years as interior minister.

From Barron's