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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But as usual, brands can’t help but get started early, with a number of off-calendar shows, store openings, parties and more filling the calendars of the fashion set. Hilary Milnes, Vogue, 9 Sep. 2026 Don’t wait until the leaves are already on the ground to get started on repairing exterior home problems. Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 9 Sep. 2026 Quicken Loans can be a good place to get started comparing online mortgage lenders. Dan Simms, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026 The Almanac provides a simple guide on how to get started and better understand the needs of certain plants. Sacbee.com, 31 Aug. 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 15 Sep. 2026.

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