getting along

Example Sentences

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And as bleak as things may seem lately, we still do a lot more getting along than tearing at each others’ throats.

From Salon • Apr. 23, 2026

While initially the bird was getting along with his chickens, things took a turn and the bird decided to cause mayhem and chase after the cockerels.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

“And then all of these people came in and people were pretty excited about it. They’re getting along with their neighbors. There’s no tension here.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 20, 2026

I’m getting along with the guys really well right now.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 17, 2025

My dad came to find me while I was out making sure Buffy was getting along okay with the other chickens, and he’d brought Chris back with him.

From "Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer" by Kelly Jones