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"went on for a while" is a correct and usable phrase in written English.
It is typically used to describe something that continued for a period of time. You can use it in sentences such as: - The party went on for a while before people started to leave. - The concert went on for a while longer after the main act finished performing. - The argument between the two siblings went on for a while before they finally made up. - The meeting went on for a while, but they were eventually able to come to a decision. - The storm went on for a while, but eventually the sun came out and we were able to go outside.
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This went on for a while until one woman fell down the concrete stairs and cracked her head open.
This went on for a while.
When they finished, the applause went on for a while.
This went on for a while, then they started knocking it even louder.
This went on for a while until the envoy finally relented.
This went on for a while, the audience going nuts, until the song ended and they bent over, panting.
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I might go on for a while.
FM: Yes, it's being going on for a while.
"We kind of had a little feud going on for a while.
It sounded, he said, like this might go on for a while.
This went on for a while the magic's limitations seemed to mainly revolve around the menstrual cycle.
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