get back (at)

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Verb
  • Harry told the outlet that the Invictus Games blended his desire to give back to veterans with his love of sports.
    Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
  • In the forum, many of the SpaceXers have been sharing advice and contacts on how best to use their new wealth to give back to their communities, the people familiar said.
    Robert Frank, CNBC, 9 June 2026
Verb
  • Immigration attorneys and advocates are accusing Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials of retaliating against detainees taking part in hunger strikes over inhumane conditions at the Adelanto ICE Processing Center.
    Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
  • Charging documents said Lawson forced Carter to remove his clothes the day of the carjacking, proving a strong motive to detectives that Carter retaliated.
    Adam Thompson, CBS News, 11 June 2026
Verb
  • Behind Gianikos, the Hawks had a chance to not only win their first state title in the sport but also avenge their 13-4 loss to Libertyville in the Schaumburg Supersectional last season.
    Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 14 June 2026
  • But the mood quickly shifts when Beulah brings up Beth's late brother, Jamie Dutton (Wes Bentley), whom Beth killed in the Yellowstone series finale to avenge her father, John Dutton (Kevin Costner).
    Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026
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“Get back (at).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get%20back%20%28at%29. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.

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