get through to

Example Sentences

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But you did get through to him and, while there are no guarantees, it appears to have worked out.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

For three seasons, Jimmy, a therapist grieving the loss of his wife, has used unconventional methods —think taking someone with aggression issues to a boxing ring — to get through to his patients.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

“It felt very satisfying that I found a way to get through to her.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026

"We have gone in with higher self-esteem, to first attack the competition and try to get through to the knockout stage. We are on our way to doing that."

From Barron's • Jan. 27, 2026

Something was wrong, some signal was trying to get through to his brain.

From "The Pearl" by John Steinbeck