get somewhere

Example Sentences

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“We’ve been trying, struggling for a long time to get somewhere with that, and we’ll see in the future how things go, but it’s been an uphill battle,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2026

"I couldn't even feel my hands on the last couple of greens, just hit the putt hoping it would get somewhere near the hole," he said.

From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026

Fly Spirit when you have minimal bags, have minimal needs, and just need to get somewhere as cheaply as possible.

From Slate • Oct. 15, 2024

Face that fact honestly, and maybe we can get somewhere.

From Salon • Jul. 14, 2024

“If you want to get somewhere else, you must run at least twice as fast as that!”

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black