get past

Example Sentences

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“Once we get past these strategic oil reserves, we might be seeing $150 per barrel of oil. That’s when things become more acute,” Pyziur said.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

So, when one car has an extra 350kW - 480bhp - compared with the one it's racing, it's going to get past.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

“Once you get past those index inclusions, then where is the demand?”

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

“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

Once you get past thinking fat you can see that Albert’s special quality is optimism, because Albert actually believes he will be thin someday, and says so.

From "The Best School Year Ever" by Barbara Robinson