How to Use get around in a Sentence

get around

verb
  • For many, cars are more than just a tool to get around.
    Michael Patton, The Arizona Republic, 4 Nov. 2021
  • Sounds easy enough to get around – just use a pure form of CBD.
    Zoe Li, CNN, 31 Jan. 2023
  • The Red Sox and Orioles could have used a raft to get around the rainy field.
    Dan Gelston, ajc, 21 Aug. 2022
  • Villagers get around on foot and wash their clothes in the lake.
    John Corrigan, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024
  • The students had found a way to get around the system in place to block that.
    Alan J. Borsuk, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2022
  • Abel Lopez cashed in, getting around Rolon to score and open a 1-0 lead.
    Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2023
  • Now, the Rangers must turn their own page and change the book that’s getting around on them.
    Evan Grant, Dallas News, 7 Apr. 2023
  • Uche has shown nice bend to get around the edge this summer.
    Jim McBride, BostonGlobe.com, 2 Aug. 2022
  • How did the witch get around when her broomstick broke?
    Julia Ludlam, Country Living, 20 July 2022
  • There’s no getting around the fact that it’s been a dire year for the planet.
    Umair Irfan, Vox, 28 Dec. 2024
  • Travel Find the latest about how to get around (and out of) town.
    Dallas News, 17 Feb. 2021
  • Bull made a weak move to get around us, but Pops placed a large hand on his chest.
    J. M. Holmes, The New Yorker, 10 May 2021
  • Many of the players and staff used a golf cart to get around for this reason.
    Jonathan X. Simmons, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Aug. 2021
  • But there’s no getting around the fact that Tavares has earned that luck, too.
    Jonas Siegel, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
  • But there’s no getting around the fact that Tavares has earned that luck, too.
    Jonas Siegel, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
  • But don't worry, there are ways to get around your genes.
    Alyssa Jung, Good Housekeeping, 2 June 2021
  • Bike – Riding a bike is the preferred way to get around Black Rock City.
    Ed Fletcher, Sacramento Bee, 25 Jan. 2024
  • When in Copenhagen, do as the locals do and get around by bike.
    David Nikel, Forbes, 25 July 2022
  • If Texas is any guide for Georgia, some will still try to get around the state ban.
    Tamar Hallerman, ajc, 6 May 2022
  • Electric bikes are at the ready for getting around town.
    Jennifer Salerno, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2023
  • To wit: Most people get around on foot or by golf cart.
    Tim Chester, AFAR Media, 29 July 2025
  • Bell was playing catch-up in the latter stages of the race but couldn’t get around the No. 5 down the front stretch.
    Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 15 Oct. 2023
  • There were reasons Michelle didn't get around to getting the shot.
    BostonGlobe.com, 13 June 2021
  • Users can get around the restriction with a VPN, though.
    Michael Kan, PCMAG, 30 Apr. 2024
  • Telescopes in space, or on the Moon, could get around that problem.
    The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 30 Jan. 2025
  • Maye was able to just get around Broncos' linebacker Jonah Elliss to get the first down and seal the game.
    Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 26 Jan. 2026
  • The cameraman appears to be another motorist making his or her way over to get around the obstruction.
    Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2026
  • The region is expected to get around 8 to 14 inches of snow from a storm forecast to hit the area tonight.
    Matt Nighswander, NBC news, 24 Jan. 2026
  • Here’s what New Yorkers need to know about getting around this weekend.
    Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 24 Jan. 2026
  • Minnesota swung that deal for Dillingham as a creative way to get around the team-building restrictions of the aprons.
    Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026

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