get past

Example Sentences

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“You could say nobody thought we were going to get past Houston, but everybody in this building believed,” Reaves said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2026

So, how do I get past wondering how much is enough?

From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026

I fancy Arsenal to get past Atletico though, but winning the Champions League will depend on whether they have clinched the Premier League title a week beforehand.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

It’s generally thought that if you get past the two-week mark you’re pretty safe.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

He’s so tall, I can’t get past him into the family room.

From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan