gone

Example Sentences

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They took me to see how the place had been reordered: the fragile mud houses that had sheltered our ancestors for centuries were gone, replaced by sturdy brick homes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

The same insider added that the duo had accepted an offer on the dwelling and gone into escrow, before the deal fell through, prompting their decision to delist the home altogether.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

There have been several cases when Eritreans competing in various sports have not gone home after international fixtures in recent years.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

The president, however, was angered that a news outlet, which he did not name, reported that the weapons system officer had gone missing and was stranded behind enemy lines.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

Earlier today, I asked Zara what she thought, and she told me that no guy would have gone to the trouble of tracking down my number to reschedule a date only to not show up.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam