as in to explain
to make plain or understandable
what I'm trying to get across is that there simply is no money for the project
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Recent Examples of get across
After gaining near-unanimous approval in the Florida House, legislation aimed at strengthening state oversight of nursing schools died in the Senate this month, the third year in a row such efforts failed to get across the finish line.
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Annie Martin, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2026
The Panthers got on the board just 15 seconds later as Hinostroza and Luke Kunin passed the puck back and forth on a 2-on-1 rush before Hinostroza beat Daccord before the goalie could get across the crease.
—Miami Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
Whether any of these ideas can get across the finish line is up in the air, but Republicans are eager to do something legislatively as the Iran offensive has overshadowed much of the conversation in Washington.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 12 Mar. 2026
Terribly unsafe for anyone to get across.
—Andrea Nakano, CBS News, 15 Jan. 2026
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Annie Martin, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2026
The Panthers got on the board just 15 seconds later as Hinostroza and Luke Kunin passed the puck back and forth on a 2-on-1 rush before Hinostroza beat Daccord before the goalie could get across the crease.
—Miami Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
Whether any of these ideas can get across the finish line is up in the air, but Republicans are eager to do something legislatively as the Iran offensive has overshadowed much of the conversation in Washington.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 12 Mar. 2026
Terribly unsafe for anyone to get across.
—Andrea Nakano, CBS News, 15 Jan. 2026
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Perhaps the aether did exist, but it could never be construed as being in motion by an observer on the Earth, because the aether itself was being dragged by objects traveling through space, such as the Earth, explaining why a null result was obtained.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
7 May 2026
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The impacts of these events still feel fresh, Serpi explains through a digital translator.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
7 May 2026
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Uthmeier’s office declined to confirm or clarify its arguments to the Herald/Times, saying the case is confidential.—
Romy Ellenbogen,
Miami Herald,
8 May 2026
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Shah clarified on the May 6 video call that the financial model for independent schools relies on tuition covering roughly 70% of operating costs, with the remaining 30% dependent on giving.—
Claire Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
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There will be a view of the river from the commons and interior wall graphics will illustrate the theme of the design, which incorporates the concepts of earth, air, water and fire.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Consider these our contemporary cupcake commandments, illustrated by three new recipes that are, as Carrie would say, fabulous.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 Apr. 2026
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In reality, the incident had no bearing on subway construction—much of Los Angeles sits on or near petroleum and natural-gas deposits, and Metro engineers had already demonstrated that they were equipped to deal with the hazards—but the bill passed anyway.—
Oren Peleg,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
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Yet many of its students aren’t demonstrating even an elementary grasp of free speech.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
9 May 2026
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The innovative Mini Mahjer Card features simplified and shortened winning tile combinations tailored for young players or anyone new to the game.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 May 2026
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Consolidation can also help simplify your finances.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
4 May 2026
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Specifically, carapaces spelling out 8647, which is either shell-speak for evil intent or a bartender telling Patel to 86 his personal booze and buy a drink already.—
Pat Beall,
Sun Sentinel,
8 May 2026
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The family ties, spelled out in public records, raise more questions about the already improbable scenario of winning the lottery time and time again, watchdogs say.—
Kairi Lowery,
Miami Herald,
8 May 2026
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“Get across.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get%20across. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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