getting at
Example Sentences
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Working mum-of-three Kinza Butt said the free school meals her son was now getting at Blakenhale Juniors had lifted a "burden off the shoulders".
From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026
When I was pregnant with my daughter in 2016, I started getting at least one inquiry a week from friends and acquaintances who were also expecting.
From Slate ● Aug. 27, 2026
Only half report getting at least seven hours of sleep daily or most days.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 15, 2026
“We’re getting at the cost structures through the organization to be able to address that, and that’s because of the AI initiatives we’re putting forward,” DeVeydt said.
From Barron's ● Apr. 21, 2026
“I see,” he replied, then pursed his lips and looked down at his feet to ponder what Mom was getting at.
From "Dead End in Norvelt" by Jack Gantos
