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get something done



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“If we need to get something done at night, one of us will stay in our office,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

I’m telling you: I was talking about how you have to pull up your pants to take a long step — almost like rolling up your sleeves to get something done.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2025

Federal lawmakers have indicated they would like to get something done, but while several bills have been introduced none have gone anywhere.

From Seattle Times • May 23, 2024

"I voted for Tony Blair, because after all I'm working class, and I thought he'll get something done for the working class," Sir Michael said.

From BBC • Oct. 13, 2023

During a single, early week of senate business in Springfield, Barack had introduced seventeen new bills—possibly a record, and at the very least a measure of his eagerness to get something done.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama




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