By the time the winner was announced, many citizens had already gone to the polls.

When I'm tempted to regret what I did, I say 'yesterday is gone' to remind myself that the past cannot be changed.

Before they set out, the climbers had gone equipped for the storm, bringing extra ropes and insulated gear.

The ancient dynasty, dead and gone, left only ruins behind.

She had gone long on the stock before the market turned.

Ever since the factory closed, the neighborhood market has really gone to the dogs.

After years of neglect, the once-thriving factory has gone to pot.

The once-fresh vegetables had gone bad after being left in the heat.

I refrigerated the leftover curry last night, but when I opened the container this morning, it had gone bad.

The committee had gone over the proposal before the meeting began.