on the go
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The reason he is forever on the go has less to do with tactics and much more to do with not getting mashed into the ice.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026
The two men -- both college dropouts -- changed the way people use computers, listen to music and communicate on the go, giving rise to lifestyles revolving around smartphone apps.
From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026
The company has also branched out into creating its own hardware such as the Steam Deck in 2022, a portable, handheld gaming computer that allows users to play Steam games on the go.
From BBC • Jan. 27, 2026
The Mustang is presented as a car for young couples on the go, optimistically envisioning an America when home and car ownership were a given.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 19, 2025
In spite of everything, I wasn’t altogether happy in 1942; I often felt I’d been deserted, but because I was on the go all day long, I didn’t think about it.
From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank
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