as in to cope
to meet one's day-to-day needs
working at night paid my college tuition and enabled me to get by—but just barely
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Recent Examples of get by
The Lions should have enough to get by the crumbling Bears, but the final two games against the 49ers and Vikings may be too much.
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Steve Silverman, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Benji lives in Binghamton and, it’s suggested, gets by doing odd jobs.
—Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 13 Dec. 2024
Following building and loan manager George Bailey on an odyssey of rediscovery, the film continues to hold a place in the hearts of multiple generations with its message of value and appreciation for the everyman in America just trying to help his fellow neighbor get by.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 7 Dec. 2024
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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Steve Silverman, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Benji lives in Binghamton and, it’s suggested, gets by doing odd jobs.
—Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 13 Dec. 2024
Following building and loan manager George Bailey on an odyssey of rediscovery, the film continues to hold a place in the hearts of multiple generations with its message of value and appreciation for the everyman in America just trying to help his fellow neighbor get by.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 7 Dec. 2024
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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Homeowners likely face fights with their insurance companies, as local officials grapple with how to cope with billions of dollars worth of damage.Obed Manuel, NPR, 14 Jan. 2025
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Here are some tips for coping and managing pain:201819 Take an over-the-counter pain reliever, such as Advil or Motrin (ibuprofen), about 20 to 30 minutes before the procedure can reduce cramping and discomfort.Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 14 Jan. 2025
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Advertisement According to Amika Mota, who worked as a firefighter in California’s Chowchilla prison before her release in 2015, during major fires prisoners do a lot of preventive and protective work, like clearing brush or cutting gaps in the vegetation to slow the spread of flames.Keri Blakinger, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025
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Amid the devastating ongoing Palisades Fire, actor Sebastian Harrison did everything possible to escape.Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 11 Jan. 2025
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Since there are three 1’s, the universe is bringing a divine intervention, telling us to get on track for 2025.Lisa Stardust, People.com, 11 Jan. 2025
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The bike has a seat height of only 28.7 inches (729 mm) meaning most people won't have a problem getting on or off.New Atlas, New Atlas, 11 Jan. 2025
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On the other hand, terriers and hounds, to name two examples, are wired for chasing prey and may not get along well with cats.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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Sure, the two men would get along, commiserating over the woes of running a busy emergency department, but there’s enough of a distinction.Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 9 Jan. 2025
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And yet, none of it has managed to solve the problem: Dinner exists, daunting and ominous.Rachel Sugar, The Atlantic, 6 Jan. 2025
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Trump’s unusually personal diplomacy managed to lower tensions on the Korean peninsula but brought no lasting deal to end Pyongyang’s nuclear programme.Alena Botros, Fortune Asia, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Get by.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get%20by. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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