as in to arrive
to get to a destination
we had trouble getting through because of the heavy snowfall
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Recent Examples of get through
Even during dark times, like the pandemic and other low-snow years, Telluride banded together to get through it, said Brown.
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Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 8 Jan. 2026
More of just trying to get through my progressions too fast.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 8 Jan. 2026
Among those no longer recommended for all are monoclonal antibody shots that pediatricians have described as game-changers in helping infants get through RSV season, and which parents have clamored for.
—Alex Hogan, STAT, 7 Jan. 2026
In other words, doing the same basic drudgery the rest of us rely on to get through this chaotic world.
—Matt K. Lewis, Twin Cities, 7 Jan. 2026
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The rookie arrived in Charlotte in May.—
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His car was seen arriving shortly before the time the murders were believed to have been committed and left shortly after, according to court documents.—
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The big moment comes amid the HBO Max drama's breakout success and after the pair was photographed out together several times on Globes weekend.—
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The killings came amid a wave of bloody violence tied to drug trafficking and organized crime, which has surged across Ecuador in recent years.—
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Keke Palmer isn’t letting a busy schedule get in the way of her winter routines.—
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And how would all those cars get in?—
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These encounters appear to act like a refueling system, delivering fresh gas that can keep the black hole quietly active for long periods.—
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The video also appeared to depict the officers did not take immediate steps to ensure that Good received emergency medical care after the shooting took place.—
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“Get through.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get%20through. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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