go on and on
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See go on , def. 5.
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Continue without stopping, last for a long time, as in This trail goes on and on , or The movie went on and on . This usage was first recorded in 1938.
Example Sentences
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A recent analysis of over 17,000 user-shared chats found that AI fosters textbook co-dependence, mirroring users’ emotions, encouraging delusions and urging the conversation to go on and on.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 15, 2026
I can go on and on, I've got all these little side projects, it's fascinating.
From Salon • Sep. 18, 2024
I could go on and on, thanks to readers.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 19, 2024
“I go on and on about José every night it seems like,” Guardians manager Stephen Vogt said.
From Seattle Times • May 25, 2024
I remain quiet as I listen to the girls go on and on.
From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles
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