getting by
Example Sentences
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"People are just getting by... water comes once every three days," one Donetsk resident told the BBC.
From BBC ● Jun. 23, 2026
Some Iranians have expressed worry the standoff could explode into fighting again, but for many their focus is on getting by each day.
From Barron's ● Apr. 30, 2026
“For those people who are just getting by, they may be thinking: ‘I’m going to deal with that later.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 21, 2026
“Those who manage to buy cooking gas are getting by somewhat, but most have to use gas or charcoal. There’s no internet connection either.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 17, 2026
All your mental energy goes into getting by, so you don’t have to ask yourself any of the big questions.
From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah
