be gone
Example Sentences
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Pole position was one thing, but he had lost positions at every single start this year, and he knew if he did so again here in Monaco, the win would likely be gone.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
Still, she said, she had no idea when she could go home and was upset she had not grabbed food for the pets because she did not think she would be gone so long.
From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026
Paraguay tickets and worried they would soon be gone.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026
Savannah Guthrie previously offered $1 million for a tip leading to the recovery of her mother, acknowledging that "she may already be gone."
From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026
“You’re back, Nat? Good. I’ve something to see about. I’ll be gone about an hour. Then Jonathan and I have something to talk over with you.”
From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham
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