go on

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“They may go on to play in other World Cups but they will never play in another home World Cup,” Lalas added.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

On his mother and step-father's ordeal, he said: "As the days go on, and the lack of contact continues, we are extremely worried about how they are mentally, physically, going to cope."

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

While she worked out each fraudster's true intentions before parting with any cash, she said: "I'll never, ever go on a dating website again. I just don't know where you're meant to meet genuine people."

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

“I guess soccer can be played” if workers go on strike, said Kurt Petersen, co-president of the local union, in an interview.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

I could see Peter was reluctant to go on.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo