get through
verb
got through; got through or gotten through; getting through; gets through
1
: to reach a destination
2
: to gain approval or a desired outcome
3
a
: to become clear or understood
our warnings finally got through to him
b
: to complete a communications connection
Examples of get through in a Sentence
we had trouble getting through because of the heavy snowfall
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That positive attitude helped the Disney alumni bond with their castmates to get through the challenges.
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Elizabeth Stanton, Fox News, 8 Jan. 2025
The best way to get through the stomach flu is to rest, stay hydrated and listen to your body — this might mean not eating solid foods for most of the day.
—Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 7 Jan. 2025
The Chargers allowed the fewest points in the league this season, while the Texans scored 41 total points in their three games out of their Week 15 bye before a mixture of starters and backups got through the Titans, 23-14, in the finale.
—Jeff Howe, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
Workplace Friendships Boost Job Satisfaction Many employees relied on emotional and social support from friends at work to get through the challenges of the pandemic.
—Caroline Castrillon, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
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Elizabeth Stanton, Fox News, 8 Jan. 2025
The best way to get through the stomach flu is to rest, stay hydrated and listen to your body — this might mean not eating solid foods for most of the day.
—Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 7 Jan. 2025
The Chargers allowed the fewest points in the league this season, while the Texans scored 41 total points in their three games out of their Week 15 bye before a mixture of starters and backups got through the Titans, 23-14, in the finale.
—Jeff Howe, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
Workplace Friendships Boost Job Satisfaction Many employees relied on emotional and social support from friends at work to get through the challenges of the pandemic.
—Caroline Castrillon, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
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“Get through.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/get%20through. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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