GOING in a Sentence
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420 example sentences for GOING, such as:
1. He ain't going to his work this forenoon.
2. That's the only reason I'm actually going.
3. Everything is going according to schedule.
4. She has determined on going this afternoon.
5. We're going across to France by/on the ferry.
2. That's the only reason I'm actually going.
3. Everything is going according to schedule.
4. She has determined on going this afternoon.
5. We're going across to France by/on the ferry.
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Meanings and Examples of GOING
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going
n. advancing toward a goal
a. in full operation
Classic Sentence: (210 in 15 pages)
1 "If there's going to be any trouble I want to be there," was his vague reflection, as he threw to Jotham the unexpected order to unhitch the team and lead them back to the barn.
2 After his father's death it had taken time to get his head above water, and he did not want Andrew Hale, or any one else in Starkfield, to think he was going under again.
3 Fact is, I was going to ask you to give me a little extra time on that payment.
4 The cutter was going in the direction of the Frome farm, and Ethan's heart contracted as he listened to the dwindling bells.
5 There was more wet in the air and it seemed likely to both men that the weather would "milden" toward afternoon and make the going safer.
6 It was long past the dinner-hour when the job was done, and Ethan had to give up going to the village because he wanted to lead the injured horse home and wash the cut himself.
7 It was the consecrated formula, and he expected it to be followed, as usual, by her rising and going down to supper.
8 "I'll go out and take a look around," he said, going toward the passage to get his lantern.
9 The sight of Mattie going about her work as he had seen her on so many mornings made it seem impossible that she should ever cease to be a part of the scene.
10 Ethan finished his usual morning tasks about the house and barn; then he said to Jotham: "I'm going down to Starkfield."
11 He ain't going to his work this forenoon.
12 Beaming maternally on Ethan, she bent over to add: "I on'y just heard from Mr. Hale 'bout Zeena's going over to Bettsbridge to see that new doctor.'"
13 "I'm going to drive you over, Matt," he whispered.
14 "I'm going to drive you over," he repeated; and she went into the kitchen without answering.
15 But sometimes the two of them get going at each other, and then Ethan's face'd break your heart.
Example Sentence: (210 in 15 pages)
1 Their parents had an almost preternatural ability to understand what was going on in their children's minds.
2 When you are going fast enough, you'll be able to gear up.
3 She had feelings of guilt about leaving her children and going to work.
4 She's absolutely certain she's going to make it in the world.
5 It was absolutely horrible going up the hills 'cos they were really, really steep.
6 I've received a gift from him, but I'm not going to accept it.
7 Everything is going according to schedule.
8 According to radio the British electorate are going to vote tomorrow.
9 If you want to achieve a high goal, you're going to have to take some chances.
10 We're going to have a day-trip across the Channel.
11 We're going across to France by/on the ferry.
12 Erna Hart is going to swim across the English Channel tomorrow.
13 We need tangible evidence if we're going to take legal action.
14 That's the only reason I'm actually going.
15 She has determined on going this afternoon.