as in to retrieve
to get again in one's possession
the distraught owner cried that she would do anything to get back her lost dog
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Recent Examples of get back
Here’s How To Watch The Events The Cubs traded for potential one-year rental Kyle Tucker in hopes of winning 90-plus games and getting back to the post-season this season.
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Phil Rogers, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
If Hamas is to have any hope of getting back in the business of governing Gaza, and restoring a social contract with its more than 2 million Palestinian residents, Turkey and Qatar are most likely to supply the means.
—Hussein Ibish, The Atlantic, 19 Jan. 2025
Give Mira Costa credit for hustling and getting back into the game.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 18 Jan. 2025
He is expected to be ready for Sunday’s game, but after missing more than two-and-a-half weeks, there are concerns about rust and getting back up to game speed.
—The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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Phil Rogers, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
If Hamas is to have any hope of getting back in the business of governing Gaza, and restoring a social contract with its more than 2 million Palestinian residents, Turkey and Qatar are most likely to supply the means.
—Hussein Ibish, The Atlantic, 19 Jan. 2025
Give Mira Costa credit for hustling and getting back into the game.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 18 Jan. 2025
He is expected to be ready for Sunday’s game, but after missing more than two-and-a-half weeks, there are concerns about rust and getting back up to game speed.
—The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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Sales teams can access real-time client histories, customer support resolves issues faster, and R&D teams retrieve critical knowledge without delays—all thanks to Doti’s intuitive design and actionable insights.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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Maybe future technology could retrieve samples several kilometers below the Martian surface.—
Elizabeth Rayne,
Ars Technica,
20 Jan. 2025
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For a small fee, Rasa’s screening tool provides clarity, and for as little as $250 per case, eligible clients can regain control of their future.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
27 Jan. 2025
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While the Bills’ defense managed to hold Kansas City to a Harrison Butker 35-yard field goal, the Chiefs regained a 32-29 lead with 3:33 remaining.—
Kevin Dotson,
CNN,
26 Jan. 2025
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Vladimir Putin keeps pushing back the deadline for his forces to fully recapture Kursk.—
David Axe,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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Tracy says that her various Facebook community groups and chats are filled with conversations about how to rebuild and recapture Altadena’s essence, its beauty, and its free-spirit vibe.—
Francine Kiefer,
The Christian Science Monitor,
17 Jan. 2025
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The analysis, according to Lewin, confirmed the shell casings recovered at the shooting scene were most likely fired from a 9mm handgun.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Jan. 2025
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Additionally, sufficient sleep allows muscle tissue to recover between workouts and provides the energy needed to exercise.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Get back.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get%20back. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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