get back

Example Sentences

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“Individuals are essentially guaranteed to get back the amount they invested in them.”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

"I didn't get back to the shop until just before 11:00 BST, and the queue was already 25 metres down the road, and I've never seen that before," she said.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

But despite his nautical ambitions, Tortorella had been itching to get back behind the bench.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

The most recent slide demonstrates how difficult it will be to get back to those levels without a flurry of positive headlines to bring back buyers.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

“All right, guys, you’ve got thirty minutes. There are several fast-food places on this block. Go wherever you want—just get back here in thirty. Please. Don’t make me go searching for any of you. Again.”

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith