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
The episode delay is better than previous seasons; last year, each episode took a week to get across the pond.
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Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 9 June 2025
The political echelon has been careful in its public statements because of the isolationist wing, Dayan told CNN, but Israel’s perspective is getting across, with Netanyahu confidant Ron Dermer and others giving interviews to right-wing media outlets in the US.
—Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 20 June 2025
Those would provide safe and appealing crossings both for people in cars and on foot or bikes in spots where getting across now is onerous and dangerous.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 23 May 2025
The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee released text for its portion of the Trump legislative agenda policy bill that Republicans are trying to get across the finish line, becoming the first Senate panel to do so.
—Rachel Frazin, The Hill, 4 June 2025
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Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 9 June 2025
The political echelon has been careful in its public statements because of the isolationist wing, Dayan told CNN, but Israel’s perspective is getting across, with Netanyahu confidant Ron Dermer and others giving interviews to right-wing media outlets in the US.
—Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 20 June 2025
Those would provide safe and appealing crossings both for people in cars and on foot or bikes in spots where getting across now is onerous and dangerous.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 23 May 2025
The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee released text for its portion of the Trump legislative agenda policy bill that Republicans are trying to get across the finish line, becoming the first Senate panel to do so.
—Rachel Frazin, The Hill, 4 June 2025
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Police officials will explain how the new police drones can be remotely deployed and piloted toward the scene of an incident from docks placed across the city.—
Cameron Knight,
The Enquirer,
26 July 2025
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Upright vacuum cleaners typically have bigger motors, which generate more powerful suction, Ho explains.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
25 July 2025
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This mindset sharpens execution, clarifies your narrative and aligns your team around value creation.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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Mulford clarified the board vote did not approve an AI plan.—
Edward McKinnon,
Arkansas Online,
25 July 2025
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Harper’s frustrations, though, seemingly illustrated the divide between the MLB Players Association and Manfred, a deeply experienced labor lawyer who’s now in his third term as commissioner.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
1 Aug. 2025
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This illustrates the importance of using your logo as your marketing tool, not just as an identifier.—
Zaheer Dodhia,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Annually, Wheeler has to demonstrate his manic-zaniness by jumping out the window of a local business.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Aug. 2025
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Drawing on over 50 in-depth interviews, MIT researchers demonstrate that when employees help define the problem, co-design workflows, experiment with tools, and shape fair transition policies, not only does adoption improve, but worker productivity and job quality also rise.—
Sharon Wu,
USA Today,
5 Aug. 2025
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When generative AI simplifies processes, the leader’s role evolves from dictating directions to empowering creativity and strategic problem-solving.—
Glenn Llopis,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Some observers think the move to simplify its visa approvals process and increase tourism is part of this overall strategy, another way to boost its foreign exchange reserves.—
Joe Yogerst,
CNN Money,
31 July 2025
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But a more express authorization for Florida DOGE was spelled out in one section of a massive piece of legislation passed during the spring legislative session.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
2 Aug. 2025
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The lawsuit does not spell out any details about Farrell Harrison’s allegations against the mayor.—
Michael Slaten,
Oc Register,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Get across.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get%20across. Accessed 8 Aug. 2025.
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