get through
verb
got through; got through or gotten through; getting through; gets through
1
: to reach a destination
2
: to gain approval or a desired outcome
3
a
: to become clear or understood
our warnings finally got through to him
b
: to complete a communications connection
Examples of get through in a Sentence
we had trouble getting through because of the heavy snowfall
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Gordon Cox, Variety, 30 May 2025
Since then, the only outside money Michigan Potash has taken is a $50 million grant from Michigan’s state agriculture department in 2023 and a new $80 million grant from the USDA, crucial to getting through permitting.
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Gordon Cox, Variety, 30 May 2025
Since then, the only outside money Michigan Potash has taken is a $50 million grant from Michigan’s state agriculture department in 2023 and a new $80 million grant from the USDA, crucial to getting through permitting.
—Christopher Helman, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
Two months after Dean's death, Parton has turned to her faith for support getting through her grief.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 29 May 2025
Relax and let your hometown heroes start getting through their challenges.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 28 May 2025
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“Get through.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/get%20through. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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