get to the bottom of
Example Sentences
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He used this hearing to try to get to the bottom of it.
From Slate • Mar. 20, 2026
The sport survived because fans believed someone independent would get to the bottom of the scandal.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026
Her brother, Zak White, tells BBC Newsbeat: "I don't think we're ever going to get to the bottom of what happened and get a fair punishment."
From BBC • Feb. 13, 2026
In a series of calls with HPS portfolio manager Jon Ashley, Brahmbhatt said he would get to the bottom of the invoice discrepancies, a person familiar with the conversations said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 11, 2026
Twilight had begun, which meant I had only minutes to get to the bottom of the building and over to the restaurant.
From "Endangered" by Eliot Schrefer
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