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Discover LudwigThe phrase "went on for" is correct and can be used in written English.
It means to continue or last for a specific period of time. It can be used to describe an event, action, or situation that lasted longer than expected or desired. Example: The concert went on for three hours, with the band playing all of their biggest hits. In this sentence, "went on for" is describing the duration of the concert, which lasted three hours. Other examples of using this phrase in a sentence could be: - The argument went on for hours, with neither of them willing to back down. - The storm went on for days, causing severe damage to the city. - The meeting went on for too long, and I was late for my next appointment.
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This went on for an hour.
This went on for some years.
This went on for some months.
The show went on for five hours.
This went on for a while.
This went on for some time.
This went on for probably five seconds.
This went on for a long time.
"This went on for many months.
This went on for almost five years.
Rioting went on for several more days.
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