1
: one that gets
2
: a substance introduced into a vacuum tube or electric lamp to remove traces of gas
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In fact, Texas did not place among the top-10 vote getters for the 2024 Heisman Trophy.
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Danny Davis, Austin American-Statesman, 15 Dec. 2024
The fifth through 10th Heisman vote getters were Arizona State running back Cam Skattebo, Army quarterback Bryson Daily, Penn State tight end Tyler Warren, Shedeur Sanders, Indiana quarterback Kurtis Rourke and Syracuse quarterback Kyle McCord.
—Ralph D. Russo, The Athletic, 15 Dec. 2024
If no candidate receives a majority of votes, the top two vote getters will face off in the general election.
—Sierra Lopez, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
Driving the news: The city has two open council seats, with four candidates sharing a ballot and the top two vote getters winning.
—Andrew Keatts, Axios, 1 Oct. 2024
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Danny Davis, Austin American-Statesman, 15 Dec. 2024
The fifth through 10th Heisman vote getters were Arizona State running back Cam Skattebo, Army quarterback Bryson Daily, Penn State tight end Tyler Warren, Shedeur Sanders, Indiana quarterback Kurtis Rourke and Syracuse quarterback Kyle McCord.
—Ralph D. Russo, The Athletic, 15 Dec. 2024
If no candidate receives a majority of votes, the top two vote getters will face off in the general election.
—Sierra Lopez, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
Driving the news: The city has two open council seats, with four candidates sharing a ballot and the top two vote getters winning.
—Andrew Keatts, Axios, 1 Oct. 2024
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“Getter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/getter. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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