get to
verb
got to; gotten to; getting to; gets to
1
a
: begin
gets to worrying over nothing at all
b
: to be ready to begin or deal with
I'll get to the accounts as soon as I can
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The 49ers got to the quarters — three wins away from a first NCAA Tournament bid in 21 years — by going on an 18-0 run in the second half to take a 39-27 lead and take control of the game.
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Langston Wertz Jr, Charlotte Observer, 13 Mar. 2026
Punch made multiple tough baskets and got to the free-throw line as the Jayhawks struggled with his physicality.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Mar. 2026
While this provides an incredibly immersive experience, the property is not intuitive, and signage can be confusing, so be sure to pay close attention to where your room is and how to get to and from it.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Mar. 2026
Since 2024, for example, many retirement savers have been permitted to withdraw up to $1,000 a year to cover an urgent expense, and the saver gets to define what counts as an emergency.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
Now, the smaller, three-person group will finally get to go on a 53-date tour beginning in June, with special guests Lil’ Kim and Mýa appearing at their North American dates.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, dancers Joan Rodriguez and Jordyn Santiago got to choreograph new work under Berkett’s supervision.
—Steven Vargas, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
Today's listen While commuters race through New York's Moynihan Train Hall in Penn Station to get to their destinations, dancers are rehearsing down the corridor and posting their performances on social media.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 12 Mar. 2026
Since January, the Cook County State's Attorney's Office has provided 155 free Uber rides to domestic violence victims and witnesses who need to get to court.
—Megan De Mar, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
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Langston Wertz Jr, Charlotte Observer, 13 Mar. 2026
Punch made multiple tough baskets and got to the free-throw line as the Jayhawks struggled with his physicality.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Mar. 2026
While this provides an incredibly immersive experience, the property is not intuitive, and signage can be confusing, so be sure to pay close attention to where your room is and how to get to and from it.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Mar. 2026
Since 2024, for example, many retirement savers have been permitted to withdraw up to $1,000 a year to cover an urgent expense, and the saver gets to define what counts as an emergency.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
Now, the smaller, three-person group will finally get to go on a 53-date tour beginning in June, with special guests Lil’ Kim and Mýa appearing at their North American dates.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, dancers Joan Rodriguez and Jordyn Santiago got to choreograph new work under Berkett’s supervision.
—Steven Vargas, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
Today's listen While commuters race through New York's Moynihan Train Hall in Penn Station to get to their destinations, dancers are rehearsing down the corridor and posting their performances on social media.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 12 Mar. 2026
Since January, the Cook County State's Attorney's Office has provided 155 free Uber rides to domestic violence victims and witnesses who need to get to court.
—Megan De Mar, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
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“Get to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/get%20to. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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