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go through

go through


verb 
Definition:
 
1. transitive verb undergo unpleasantness: to undergo hardship or difficulties, usually in stages and over a period of time
They're going through a series of business setbacks.

2. transitive verb examine something thoroughly: to examine or inspect something very carefully
The police went through his luggage but found nothing suspicious.

3. intransitive verb gain official approval: to be accepted or approved officially, after having gone through channels or set procedural stages

4. transitive verb consume something in quantity: to use, eat, or spend something, especially a large amount in a short time
They go through hundreds of dollars of groceries a week.

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