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Still, temperatures everywhere are significantly above average, the Weather Service said, so “many locations will keep the very high heat risk going for one more day.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 10, 2026

The top-ranked Djokovic wants to keep his momentum going for one last week and cap a great season in style with the Davis Cup title.

From Washington Times ● Nov. 22, 2023

“We’re fighting for roster spots, but at the same time, we’re all going for one goal, and that’s to win in the World Cup.”

From Washington Post ● Sep. 19, 2022

But I think that dating is as important now for me as ever because it’s still worth going for one of the most fundamental things about humans.

From Slate ● Mar. 29, 2020

We needed at least a bucket to keep a fire going for one evening.

From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls

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