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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Go online to Toco’s website or call 855-298-8626 to get started. Emily Mercer, USA Today, 22 July 2026 Polestar’s American future may be over before ever getting a chance to get started. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 21 July 2026 Ahead, see the celebrities who worked at Disney Parks before becoming famous — including one person who fainted on the first day in the costume, and another who quit before they could even get started. Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 20 July 2026 Plus, the durable enamel doesn’t require seasoning to get started. Better Homes & Gardens, 16 July 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 Jul. 2026.

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