getting on
Example Sentences
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"There are known risks which are serious enough to be getting on with," Sir Nick Clegg, former head of global affairs at Meta, told BBC Radio 4's Today programme.
From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026
In fact, she ended up getting on better with the writer’s mother, who didn’t share that lifestyle.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 23, 2026
There are no lyrics to bungle or judgments about pitch, just the sensation of instantly getting on the same page with dozens of strangers and sensing the powerful community in that moment.
From Salon ● Sep. 13, 2026
Set in one tatty motel room in 1967 Detroit, “Voices” is a vicious flick about rising two soul acts hellbent on getting on stage that night to impress Motown Records’ Barry Gordy.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2026
“Because she’s mean to you? Always getting on your case?”
From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott
