getting even
Example Sentences
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They thought he was still hung up on getting even with the government.
From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026
But I just see it as Bree getting even.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026
“What often bothers very wealthy CEOs — they are human, after all — is that other CEOs are getting even richer,” Buffett noted.
From MarketWatch • Dec. 2, 2025
“The new rules produced envy, not moderation. What often bothers very wealthy CEOs—they are human, after all—is that other CEOs are getting even richer. Envy and greed walk hand in hand.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 10, 2025
“You see how insane things got? This was a month ago. Now it’s getting even worse. You can’t be a part of that, Janice. It’s too dangerous,” Dad says.
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
