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
History shows this has an uphill climb to get across the finish line.
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Kristina Karisch, The Hill, 31 July 2025
Understanding what happens between signing a purchase and sale agreement (PSA) and taking ownership can make a big difference to getting across the finish line smoothly.
—James Nelson, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
House Majority Whip Tom Emmer tells how the bill got across the finish line.
—Jay O'Brien, ABC News, 22 July 2025
What many of its users may not realize, however, is that AI comes with a steep environmental cost, one that has been found to disproportionately affect Black and brown communities — which is exactly what SZA is hoping to get across.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 16 July 2025
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Kristina Karisch, The Hill, 31 July 2025
Understanding what happens between signing a purchase and sale agreement (PSA) and taking ownership can make a big difference to getting across the finish line smoothly.
—James Nelson, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
House Majority Whip Tom Emmer tells how the bill got across the finish line.
—Jay O'Brien, ABC News, 22 July 2025
What many of its users may not realize, however, is that AI comes with a steep environmental cost, one that has been found to disproportionately affect Black and brown communities — which is exactly what SZA is hoping to get across.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 16 July 2025
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Chatbots are designed for tasks like answering questions or helping with services, explains Lokesh Shahani, MD, PhD, MPH, a psychiatrist with UTHealth Houston and chief medical officer at UTHealth Houston Behavioral Sciences Campus.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
18 Aug. 2025
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In a confessional, Darcey explained that transparency is important to her in a relationship.—
Abigail Adams,
People.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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Board President Sallie Overbey clarified for the board that insurance premiums would also not be affected if the bees are returned to the roof.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Aug. 2025
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Editor’s note, Aug. 16, 2025: This article has been updated to clarify a quote from CEO Keyvan Mohajer, who misspoke earlier. Introducing the 2025 Fortune Global 500, the definitive ranking of the biggest companies in the world.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
16 Aug. 2025
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For example, as illustrated in my analysis here, after accounting for market volatility, generating nearly $500,000 a year in pre-tax income for 45 years would require a $15,000,000 starting retirement portfolio.—
Kristin McKenna,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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And Breakfast No one’s experience better illustrates Harrisonburg’s magnetic pull than that of Becca and Joel Graham.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
24 Aug. 2025
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But if their depth is tested this season, offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland might need to demonstrate his magic with development. 5.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
17 Aug. 2025
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The abundance of recent research into the gut-brain connection has demonstrated how important the link is between the two organs, and how their communication can affect mood and mental health.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
17 Aug. 2025
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To simplify bookings, the studio uses Mariana Tek, which allows the studio to have its own app within a larger app.—
Elaine Pofeldt,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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Beyond its minimalist design, the turntable also aims to simplify record playback: There are no buttons or switches—only a small, removable puck.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
23 Aug. 2025
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More Elsa/Getty Images On Wednesday, ESPN insider Buster Olney spelled out a reason for optimism that the Yankees can not only make the playoffs, but go on a deep run.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Aug. 2025
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First, our process is clearly spelled out in our state constitution (credit to the authors of the 1976 amendment and the 1980 update).—
Matt Ritter,
Hartford Courant,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Get across.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get%20across. Accessed 29 Aug. 2025.
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