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as in to cope
to meet one's day-to-day needs
despite his new job's low pay, he was still getting on
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as in to do
to move forward along a course
find out how the marketing department is getting on with the new ad campaign
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Recent Examples of get on
The latter told him to get on the plane, but Gi-hun, unable to turn a blind eye, headed for the exit instead.
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Radhika Seth, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2024
There are endless options for walking tours, including specialty tours for photography, history, and even ghosts, so pick the one that suits your interests and get on your way.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 25 Dec. 2024
Kansas City raced out to a 13-0 lead before Pittsburgh finally got on board in the second quarter.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 25 Dec. 2024
Rahmani, now president of West Coast Trial Lawyers law firm in California, said that prosecutors must look out for pro-Mangione sympathizers who may try to get on the jury.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Radhika Seth, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2024
There are endless options for walking tours, including specialty tours for photography, history, and even ghosts, so pick the one that suits your interests and get on your way.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 25 Dec. 2024
Kansas City raced out to a 13-0 lead before Pittsburgh finally got on board in the second quarter.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 25 Dec. 2024
Rahmani, now president of West Coast Trial Lawyers law firm in California, said that prosecutors must look out for pro-Mangione sympathizers who may try to get on the jury.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for get on
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Echo Valley The in-demand Sydney Sweeney stars in this thriller about the daughter of a horse-trainer coping with personal tragedy.Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 1 Jan. 2025
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The new guide offers advice, tips and resources to empower artists to cope with stress, manage their mental and physical health and cultivate successful, sustainable careers.Andrea Zarczynski, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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The Rebels have done that yet again with the nation’s leading defense in terms of points per game.Sabreena Merchant, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
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This all has to do with your body composition and the brain chemicals that are triggered by caffeine.Lisa DeSantis, Glamour, 30 Dec. 2024
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After paying for all my bills and essentials, there's barely enough left to get by.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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Unlike the 1950s and 60s when a single income could support a middle-class family, the modern cost of living crisis means most households require two incomes just to get by.Gemma Allen, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Other forms of ulcerative colitis, such as proctitis, can progress to pancolitis if inflammation is poorly controlled.Lindsay Curtis, Health, 31 Dec. 2024
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While the two have kept up with their tradition for the last five years, Ally anticipates plans will evolve in the future as their relationship progresses.Ashley Vega, People.com, 30 Dec. 2024
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And to have a group of people around us that are supportive and happy when Chris and I get along?Jim Ryan, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Politics & Policy The Pleasure of Disagreeing with Bill Buckley Jeff Greenfield Recalling a time when liberals and conservatives could get along.William Voegeli, National Review, 19 Dec. 2024
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What happens to Social Security and Medicare? Both retirement and disability benefits proceed without interruptions.Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
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The bill will proceed to the U.S. House next before potentially heading to President Joe Biden’s desk.Racquel Bazos, Baltimore Sun, 18 Dec. 2024
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After its initial landfall, Debby marched up the East Coast, bringing heavy rain, flash flooding, river flooding and strong winds to several states.Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 28 Dec. 2024
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While the Frederick battalions prepared to march to Philadelphia and New Jersey, General Johnson was on a letter-writing campaign of his own to procure supplies for his men.John Laycock, Baltimore Sun, 27 Dec. 2024
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The cases, brought by 60 men and 60 women, span incidents going as far back as 1991.Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
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Woman 'Wins Halloween' With Olympic Inspired Costume of Raygun By Shannon Power Pop Culture & Entertainment Reporter 0 An Olympian breakdancer who went viral during the recent summer games in Paris has settled a legal action with the producers of a musical about her, triggering online criticism.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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