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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Built off the foundation laid by Fisher’s 2023 short of the same name about some of the same subjects, the film gets across the diversity of these parents’ experiences, ranging from dads who didn’t get it at first to others who were quicker to understand and accept their children’s feelings.
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Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 20 Mar. 2026
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.
—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
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Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 20 Mar. 2026
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.
—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
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Vrabel, meanwhile, stumbled though multiple press conferences while trying to both avoid and explain the issue without ever really providing details.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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This may explain why credit markets barely budged after last week’s spending figures.—
Alaa Shahine Salha,
semafor.com,
14 May 2026
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The next step is finding a place to meet in the middle and clarify what’s unsaid or unclear on both sides.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2026
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Check the facts, ask one clarifying question, and let real information settle your nervous system.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 May 2026
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Another viral pro-Pratt ad, not produced by Pratt’s own campaign, best illustrates the perils of populist-right energy.—
Conor Friedersdorf,
The Atlantic,
12 May 2026
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Principles of Scientific Management’s success illustrates the utility, and the power, of the appearance of empiricism.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 May 2026
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Malo Gusto is athletically capable of being the Frimpong at Chelsea, but has not demonstrated the same level of aptitude in front of goal.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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The United States has already demonstrated this with export controls on advanced chips, restricting which nations can develop certain AI capabilities.—
David Liberman,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
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Every product has to simplify, demystify and bring that artistry into everyday life in a way that feels natural and approachable.—
Rachel Burchfield,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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To simplify locomotion control, Asimov uses passive articulated toes rather than powered toe actuators.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
18 May 2026
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His mistakes have included depriving vulnerable older people of a benefit to heat their homes; raising payroll taxes on employers, while simultaneously asking them to hire more young people; and seeking a new relationship with the European Union, but never spelling out what that means.—
Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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Brentford head coach Keith Andrew spelled out the dilemma perfectly after the match.—
Sam Lee,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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