get started

phrase

1
: to begin doing or working on something
You (had) better get started if you want to finish on time.
2
: to begin an important period in one's life or career
newlyweds who are just getting started on their lives together.

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To get started, choose a reputable data removal service, create an account and provide the information needed to identify your records. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026 That opened the door to a rich landscape of DIY VR development, complete with software tools and hardware advice on how to get started. — Tim Stevens, ArsTechnica, 19 Oct. 2026 Read on to see how 14 Vogue editors tackle black-tie wedding guest dressing to get started. — Fred Sahai, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2026 Halloween inventory now lands while pools are still open, Christmas lists get started before summer ends and retailers are placing seasonal orders months ahead of their previous timelines. — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 19 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for get started

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“Get started.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/get%20started. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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