done for 1 of 2

as in done
facing certain defeat, disaster, or death with no means of escape, the stranded climbers knew that they were done for

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done for

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past participle of do for, chiefly British

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  • The exhibit is an immersive installation that showcases the processes of turning raw titanium into finished Super Titanium™ watches, the exhibition also boasts a centerpiece room with nine freestanding structures made from nearly 1,000 titanium plates.
    Roberta Naas, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
  • There will be booths with yarn, equipment and finished goods.
    Linda Mcintosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Apr. 2025
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“Done for.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/done%20for. Accessed 12 May. 2025.

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