get out from under
Example Sentences
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This just has to do with optimizing shareholder benefits and trying to get out from under threats from the administration.
From Slate • Sep. 22, 2025
Just as the Chargers wanted to put their disappointing playoff performance behind them, the Chiefs wanted to get out from under the dark cloud of a blowout Super Bowl loss to Philadelphia.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 5, 2025
In a crowded field, Sam admits Alan Wake 2's original release date was pushed back 10 days to "get out from under Spider-Man 2", which came out earlier this month.
From BBC • Oct. 25, 2023
Namely, by taking on some or all of a couple of bad contracts the Nationals — and a prospective purchaser of the team — would love to get out from under.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 17, 2022
He steadied the table as Dismay yelped and tried to get out from under the table and onto me.
From Each Little Bird That Sings by Deborah Wiles
