get by

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One explanation has been gaining traction, though, and it’s bad news for producers: The world may be figuring out how to get by with less oil.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

"We live in a generation where it's very easy to be alone and you could get by being alone, but humans crave nurturing," Usman said.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

Still, few think the Lakers, who advanced past the first round for the first time since 2023, can get by the deep and talented Thunder.

From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2026

Economists call it a K-shaped economy: A big segment of the public is driving U.S. growth, while an even larger share of Americans just try to get by.

From MarketWatch • May 2, 2026

What do you really need to know in order to get by as a computer engineer, an insurance agent, a history teacher or a factory worker?

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari