1
: one that gets
2
: a substance introduced into a vacuum tube or electric lamp to remove traces of gas
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Bobcats guard Mark Drone dribbled into a high ball screen on the right side of the floor; the team's lead bucket-getter smelled an opportunity for a career-defining moment.
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Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 29 Jan. 2026
After Rehmet came out as the top vote-getter in November, Democrats are looking to flip what has been a historically Republican seat.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Jan. 2026
The top two vote-getters will face off in November, regardless of party.
—Kyle Martin, Mercury News, 28 Jan. 2026
The top two vote getters, regardless of party, would advance to the general election.
—Barbara Hoberock, Oklahoma Voice, 27 Jan. 2026
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Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 29 Jan. 2026
After Rehmet came out as the top vote-getter in November, Democrats are looking to flip what has been a historically Republican seat.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Jan. 2026
The top two vote-getters will face off in November, regardless of party.
—Kyle Martin, Mercury News, 28 Jan. 2026
The top two vote getters, regardless of party, would advance to the general election.
—Barbara Hoberock, Oklahoma Voice, 27 Jan. 2026
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“Getter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/getter. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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