getting to know

phrase

: becoming acquainted with
We just bought a house here last month, and we're still getting to know our neighbors.

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Keep getting to know every corner of Maryland and look for every opportunity to raise your profile. Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 27 Mar. 2026 The happy scenes between Kip and Scott show that happiness and steadiness in a relationship is not boring at all and getting to know your new partner is a fascinating process. Haruka Iwasaki, Literary Hub, 18 Mar. 2026 And Vivi is a character with an incredible arc, so getting to know the different sides of her was important to us. Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 17 Mar. 2026 First impressions are great, but nothing beats getting to know a person, place or vehicle better. Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 14 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for getting to know

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“Getting to know.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/getting%20to%20know. Accessed 22 Jul. 2026.

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