get over

verb

got over; gotten over; getting over; gets over

transitive verb

1
a
: overcome, surmount
get over your fear of being lied to
b
: to recover from
still trying to get over a bad cold
c
: to reconcile oneself to : become accustomed to
was very disappointed, but he'll get over it
2
: to move or travel across

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Those players have a little bit more to negotiate with clubs over, including how much of a guarantee the player gets over the life of the four years in the event of injury. Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 7 May 2026 That’s also the move if fever gets over 102 degrees. David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 6 May 2026 Lifeson said that a chance meeting with Paul McCartney during a tribute concert for Taylor Hawkins back in 2022 was the instigator, when Macca urged them to get over their mean, mean pride. Devon Ivie, Vulture, 4 May 2026 In its quest to repeat, Oklahoma City swept the Phoenix Suns while getting over a week of rest in the process. Scott Phillips, New York Times, 4 May 2026 The primary in Los Angeles kicks off June 2 with the general election taking place this fall if no candidate gets over 50% in the primary election. Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026 The Canoe Place courtesy vehicle is a nice touch, and handy for getting over to the beach without having to bother with parking. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Apr. 2026 But the Wolves may need a boost to get over the finish line. Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 29 Apr. 2026 Others couldn’t get over the pup’s persistence. Sara Vallone, Charlotte Observer, 26 Apr. 2026

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