get to the bottom
Example Sentences
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The sport survived because fans believed someone independent would get to the bottom of the scandal.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026
“We are investigating State Farm’s behavior after the Southern California wildfires to get to the bottom of complaints that they are unfairly delaying or denying survivors’ claims,” he wrote to The Times.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2026
And he’s still trying to get to the bottom of it!
From Slate • Feb. 19, 2026
Her brother, Zak White, tells BBC Newsbeat: "I don't think we're ever going to get to the bottom of what happened and get a fair punishment."
From BBC • Feb. 13, 2026
“I said enough! It’s clear something is amiss here, but there’s no time to get to the bottom of this. You know how I feel about cheating.”
From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman
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