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as in to produce
to become the father of Abraham was quite old when he got Isaac, his only son

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as in to become
to eventually have as a state or quality it's going to get colder as winter approaches

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noun

as in offspring
the descendants of a person, animal, or plant in some animal species, a new mate will refuse to raise another male's get

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Thanks to coffee liqueur, espresso, and vodka, the base is that same rich coffee flavor, which then gets a heavy dollop of mascarpone cream. Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 July 2025 Over the past two years the Dolphins are 11-0 and average 35 points per game when Hill gets 100 yards or more receiving. Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 7 July 2025
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Stranger Things‘ Caleb McLaughlin, Noah Schnapp and Gaten Matarazzo, each of them now very much adults, were followed by Taraji P. Henson, Sherri Shepherd and Teyana Taylor (Tyler Perry’s Straw), the entire cast of Nobody Wants This and, one of the more impressive gets of the week, Charlize Theron. Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2025 Standout Arizona safety Gunner Maldonado (175 career tackles) was a big get. Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 21 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for get
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  • The jail currently offers programs for inmates to learn construction or culinary skills.
    Stephen Hudak, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 June 2025
  • The idea for the monthly reviews felt like a natural progression from what Hearn has learned from his experience in the world of work.
    Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 June 2025
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  • The fireball that caught the attention of people across the southeastern United States is presumed to be from a meteor fragmenting in the sky, according to meteorologists and other experts.
    Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 28 June 2025
  • That unique twist is exactly what caught the attention of Quinn Cosgrove, bass player for local Kansas band The Whips.
    Ramal Nasim, Kansas City Star, 28 June 2025
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  • Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 28 June 2025
  • Two teammates would one-up him over the ensuing couple of days, producing a pair of shutouts against the Royals.
    Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 28 June 2025
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  • While this action may convince some that China is a paper tiger, for others, especially Iran’s Arab rivals, it is seen as a sign of prudence.
    Wesley Alexander Hill, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
  • Kubler convinced Rucker’s wife to take out a $14 million life insurance policy to generate fees and commission that Kubler paid to himself as the placing agent, according to the lawsuit.
    Sydney Sasser, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2025
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  • There, a tactical response team found a man lying dead with a weapon nearby, whom authorities believe was the shooter.
    Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 1 July 2025
  • If finding indoor shelter is not an option: Steer clear of open fields, hilltops, or ridge tops.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 30 June 2025
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  • Francie instantly annoys Nat by kissing Pete hello, and the two women start yelling at each other immediately.
    Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 27 June 2025
  • If visible bulbs and cables annoy you, these aren’t for you.
    Simon Hill, Wired News, 26 June 2025
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  • If the sky becomes menacing and thunder becomes audible, seek out a safe place to seek shelter.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 29 June 2025
  • Who would have thought that robots could become the unsung heroes of heritage?
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 29 June 2025
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  • My years in publishing had trained me to believe that personhood would have to be earned, like a gold star or a promotion, which was more likely just a title change with no raise.
    Maris Kreizman July 1, Literary Hub, 1 July 2025
  • Vogue may earn a portion of sales from products that are purchased through our site as part of our Affiliate Partnerships with retailers.
    Alexandra Macon, Vogue, 1 July 2025

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“Get.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.

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