getting well

Example Sentences

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Many communities were saturated, with some getting well over 3 inches of rain during the storm.

From Washington Times • Dec. 19, 2023

“You’re getting well more than 300 kids, if I had to guess, 700-plus a few nights, all acting wild,” she said.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 29, 2023

Though it fell short of its most ambitious goal of gathering enough speed to reach orbit, it did claim other successes by flying for four minutes and getting well clear of the launchpad.

From New York Times • Apr. 20, 2023

Jude is also enrolled onto a counselling programme to give him the best chance at getting well.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2023

On the way home, Sissy said, “Look! Let’s not tell your mother who sent the flowers. It will start her to remembering and she’s just about getting well after Laurie.”

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith