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went about

VERB

undertake

Synonyms

STRONGEST

set about

WEAK

approach be employed begin devote oneself to engage in get busy with occupy oneself with tackle work at

Example Sentences

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In the surrounding area, residents went about their business, shops were open and taxis were operating.

From Barron's • Jan. 30, 2026

Seats in the center’s concert hall went about a third unfilled in the NSO’s first subscription concert of the season Oct.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 31, 2025

"Gurvinder Johal's sudden death as he went about his everyday business left a family in mourning and a community in shock," she said.

From BBC • Oct. 29, 2025

Instead, Ohtani on Wednesday went about fixing his swing the way any other normal hitter would.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 15, 2025

He went about his business, buying supplies, greeting friends and neighbors he passed in the streets.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson