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as in to produce
to become the father of Abraham was quite old when he got Isaac, his only son

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as in to become
to eventually have as a state or quality it's going to get colder as winter approaches

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noun

as in offspring
the descendants of a person, animal, or plant in some animal species, a new mate will refuse to raise another male's get

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Recent Examples of get
Verb
So why not approve this and just get seven more weeks to negotiate? ABC News, 28 Sep. 2025 The Tigers celebrated their homecoming with a 42-6 win, with a gauntlet of an SEC schedule about to get underway. Maddie Hartley, Kansas City Star, 28 Sep. 2025
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Dudes who can’t get in get into screaming matches with Jah at the door, and the party extends out into the street where neighbors start peeking out their windows and standing on their porches shaking their heads. Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 18 Sep. 2025 Sonic Customers can enjoy buy-one-get-one-free Double Smasher burgers when purchasing through the Sonic app. Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 18 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for get
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  • Police tracked Travis Decker's truck and learned the vehicle had traveled west on Highway 2 from Wenatchee on May 30.
    Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
  • Once the parents open the account, the teen can learn how to invest firsthand by managing the account, along with their parents' oversight.
    Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2025
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  • Information that was missing also caught the attention of the experts Joan consulted.
    Shaun McKinnon, AZCentral.com, 30 Sep. 2025
  • During a two-point conversion play, Jennings caught the ball in the endzone, but was smashed between two Jaguars defenders.
    James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Sep. 2025
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  • Flood warnings are in place, as rapid rainfall could produce flash and urban flooding and potential mudslides in elevated areas of Cuba, according to the NHC.
    Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
  • This episode of The Sunday Story was produced by Andrew Mambo and Abby Wendle.
    September 28, NPR, 28 Sep. 2025
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  • Since then, no one has been able to convince me that Sophia Bush is straight and I’ve finally been vindicated!
    James Factora, Them., 26 Sep. 2025
  • Ochocinco, the former All-Pro wideout, wasn’t convinced.
    Luca Evans, Denver Post, 26 Sep. 2025
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  • Drivers from outside of Finneytown, using GPS to find Dutch Bros, don't know alternate routes to the store.
    Patricia Gallagher Newberry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Analyzing its grocery orders that included candy in 2024, Instacart found each state's Halloween candy preferences.
    Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 2 Oct. 2025
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  • The New York Yankees were annoyed by the way several members of the 2024 Dodgers spent the offseason taking potshots at their World Series opponent.
    Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025
  • While some fans weren’t overly concerned about the picture, arguing the players were just having fun, others were annoyed to see Bronco athletes decked out in the gear of a regional school.
    Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 23 Sep. 2025
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  • The 30-year-old shortstop entered Friday two homers away from becoming the first Giant to hit 30 homers in a single season since Barry Bonds in 2004.
    Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 27 Sep. 2025
  • For Zirk, informing the public is vital in ensuring the region does not become overlooked.
    Madison Beveridge, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Sep. 2025
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  • Hendricks gave up three runs (two earned) in five innings, striking out eight with no walks.
    Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 27 Sep. 2025
  • Gannett may earn revenue for audience referrals to Jackpocket services.
    Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 27 Sep. 2025

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“Get.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.

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