get on with
Example Sentences
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The Angels need to get on with the future.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026
Time is also of the essence for candidates who need to know if they can get on with the transition to holding office, or seek a new line of work.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
Despite furious speculation about his leadership, Sir Keir Starmer has said he will "get on with governing" and the speech outlines his agenda for the next parliamentary session.
From BBC • May 13, 2026
“The country expects us to get on with governing,” he said, according to a readout of the meeting.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
It crossed his mind that although Bigwig would certainly be a useful rabbit in a tight corner, he would also be a difficult one to get on with.
From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams
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