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as in meeting
a coming together of a number of persons for a specified purpose
promised to meet friends for lunch after that morning's get-together for sales reps
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as in event
a social gathering
was invited to a neighborhood get-together in the neighbors' backyard
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as in gather
to come together into one body or place
We all have busy schedules, but we try to get together at least once a month.
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as in collect
to bring together in one body or place
They got together enough signatures for the petition.
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Recent Examples of get-together
Harriet Baskas, NBC News, 26 Oct. 2024
Sustainability can be a theme for your next Halloween get-together as well.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 29 Oct. 2024
Even if they are not inspired by ballot parties, the get-togethers bear an uncanny resemblance to them.
—Daniel Miller, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2024
Communicating clearly, without trying to control her, will make planning the next get-together easier.
—R. Eric Thomas, The Mercury News, 26 Oct. 2024
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Only about 22% of travelers expect that politics could spark conflict during family get-togethers this year, according to a recent survey by the tourism market research firm Future Partners.
—Harriet Baskas, NBC News, 26 Oct. 2024
Sustainability can be a theme for your next Halloween get-together as well.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 29 Oct. 2024
Even if they are not inspired by ballot parties, the get-togethers bear an uncanny resemblance to them.
—Daniel Miller, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2024
Communicating clearly, without trying to control her, will make planning the next get-together easier.
—R. Eric Thomas, The Mercury News, 26 Oct. 2024
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Senior advisors may also be involved in budget oversight, compliance reporting and representing the department in high-level meetings and communications.Jack Kelly, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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But according to Scientific American’s Stephanie Pappas, the research didn’t attract widespread attention until this week, when Schwartz presented it at the annual meeting of the American Society of Overseas Research.Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Nov. 2024
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Axiom is enabling businesses to store vast amounts of event data affordably.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
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Williams envisions two- to three-day immersive events where fans, hotel guests, high rollers and families can get in the ring and have fun before the matches.Candace Oehler, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
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Celebration turned into tragedy According to Talley, people were gathered in the parking lot for the school’s annual block party, which marks the final large gathering of homecoming weekend.Marquise Francis, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Champagne Toast 3-Wick Candle This fruity candle smells like a sparkling spritzer—perfect for setting the mood for a festive gathering.Christina Shepherd McGuire, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Nov. 2024
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The conference to bring the parties up to date in the lawsuit brought by the federal government that names Gov. Greg Abbott as the defendant was scheduled after the trial that had been scheduled to start Tuesday was postponed at least until November.John C. Moritz, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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That means Baldwin will head back to Washington in the minority party with former President Donald Trump back in the White House.Madeline Heim, Journal Sentinel, 21 Nov. 2024
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Winding down the birthday bash will be the launch in three months of another new CDG scent, Deep Vetiver, in a pebble bottle.Jennifer Weil, WWD, 19 Nov. 2024
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Boise is home to one of the largest Basque populations outside Europe, and this nearly weeklong summer bash celebrates the diaspora’s rich culture with traditional food, drinks, music, and farm sports like wagon lifting and hay bale throwing.Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Nov. 2024
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Havana Café will cater a special reception for VIP ticket holders before showtime.Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 28 Nov. 2024
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After the ceremony, big hugs and shouts of excitement were exchanged, and guests were transported to the Rosewood Mansion via a quick five-minute shuttle ride for the reception.Alexandra Macon, Vogue, 27 Nov. 2024
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