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Example Sentences
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“Some people have a hard time adapting. Once he gets on a team I’ll be texting him: ‘How’s the comfort level?
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026
"I know Nygren gives up certain parts of the game, but what he does do is he gets into the box and gets on the end of things," Allan said.
From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026
When an irritant gets on your skin, a biochemical process activates sensory neurons that make you itchy.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 21, 2026
Despite all of the challenges Chase now faces, he has returned to school, and although he is now a couple of years behind where he should be, Emma said "he just gets on with it".
From BBC • Nov. 13, 2025
Zane, a senior with a nose ring, gets on the bus.
From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas
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