Examples of get to in a Sentence
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On Thursday, the world got to hear about it straight from the source.
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Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 16 Jan. 2026
Backers can also host private virtual screenings or provide access directly to other organizations, as well as buy out an entire theater for audiences who wouldn’t otherwise get to see the film.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 15 Jan. 2026
Below is a recap of lottery drawings for the latest streak and how long it's taken to get to the current prize.
—Jennifer Sangalang, Florida Times-Union, 15 Jan. 2026
There is more ascending and descending between realms, with talk of getting to heaven and going down.
—Literary Hub, 15 Jan. 2026
Ticketed guests will get to visit five restaurants and savor Asian cuisines.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Jan. 2026
The launch was held at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Silicon Valley’s Smythe Clubhouse in East San Jose, where students got to practice street hockey and football drills (Mahan even tried his hand at the passing drill, going 1 for 2 on hitting the target).
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2026
Law enforcement doesn’t get to be judge, jury and executioner all in one horrible shot.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 15 Jan. 2026
Just before Rasmus Dahlin gave the Sabres a 1-0 lead on the power play, Vladar stretched to make a pad save on Josh Doan and had trouble getting to his feet.
—Kevin Kurz, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
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“Get to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/get%20to. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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