get (something) out of (something or someone)

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: to take (something) from (something or someone)

The police officer got the gun out of the suspect's hand.

The police officer got a confession out of the suspect.

: to gain (something) from (something)

What do you hope to get out of this experience?

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Starks, Fenix and others are pining to get out of their AEW contracts to find success in WWE. —

Alfred Konuwa, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024 When people get out of their regional silos and work together as a global team, a lot of new ideas come out. —

Jenny B. Fine, WWD, 17 Dec. 2024 Allen extended plays and used his creativity and strength to get out of jams all game long. —

Colton Pouncy, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024 None of the characters have a Bible passage memorized to sort them out when things inevitably get out of hand. —

Brian Josephs, New York Times, 13 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for get (something) out of (something or someone)

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