as in to arrive
to get to a destination
it will be late when you get in, so you may have trouble finding a taxi
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Recent Examples of get in
Too often, politics gets in the way of progress, and families end up paying the price.
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Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
While these sorts of pastel-heavy pairs are oftentimes reserved for women’s-exclusive releases, this Air Jordan 3 OG will be available in full family sizing, allowing everyone to get in on the action.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 14 Feb. 2026
Buying gold bullion from retailers is one way to get in on the action.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 14 Feb. 2026
Some skiers get in the groove by listening to music, others like to be attuned to the sounds around them, grounding themselves in the present.
—Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
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Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
While these sorts of pastel-heavy pairs are oftentimes reserved for women’s-exclusive releases, this Air Jordan 3 OG will be available in full family sizing, allowing everyone to get in on the action.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 14 Feb. 2026
Buying gold bullion from retailers is one way to get in on the action.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 14 Feb. 2026
Some skiers get in the groove by listening to music, others like to be attuned to the sounds around them, grounding themselves in the present.
—Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for get in
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Kottikollon does not envision guests arriving for an annual weeklong retreat only to return to daily life unchanged.—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
14 Feb. 2026
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Until that day arrives, the Philadelphia rookie celebrated his first trip to this midseason showcase with two game-ending scores and an MVP trophy in the Rising Stars event.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
14 Feb. 2026
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Upscale wellness resorts advertised the idea that a guest could come and experience meditation and spiritual healing without having to sleep on a floor, abstain from alcohol, or take a vow of silence.—
Lilit Marcus,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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Boston City Hall helped kick off Lunar New Year celebrations Sunday with dragon and lion dances, music and more, a celebration the city will continue with a number of events and activities to ring in the Year of the Horse over the coming weeks.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
16 Feb. 2026
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That’s why travelers should plan to arrive early and allow extra time to get through security.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Feb. 2026
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His camp believes his standing with MAGA conservatives is strong enough to get through the first round, saving serious spending for a runoff in May when the race narrows among the primary’s top two voter-getters and the stakes rise.—
Joseph Morton,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Feb. 2026
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In a video demo, Alibaba showed a robot with pincers for hands that appeared to be able to count oranges, pick them up and place them in a basket.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2026
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An armed intruder stood on Guthrie’s doorstep in the dead of night, wearing a balaclava, a bulky backpack, and what appeared to be black neoprene gloves.—
Paige Williams,
New Yorker,
14 Feb. 2026
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Investigators had hoped cameras would turn up evidence right away about how Nancy Guthrie disappeared from her home in an secluded neighborhood.—
Hallie Golden,
Fortune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Investigators had hoped cameras would turn up evidence right away about how Nancy Guthrie disappeared from her home in a secluded neighborhood.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Feb. 2026
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