as in arrives
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 gets in
Those details will have to be worked out in a sponsorship agreement, but by approving it ahead of time, commissioners gave County Administrator Monica Cepero the flexibility to adjust the amount based on what Broward gets in return.
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Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
Even the Spotted Stone bar gets in on the eco action, utilizing all ingredients and minimizing waste (lemon and lime skins are processed and used to make homemade syrups for cocktails, for example).
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Mar. 2026
The show gets in-depth analysis from the journalists covering our region’s most important issues.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026
There's still a lot of red tape that gets in the way of shovels hitting dirt.
—Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
But the painful irony is that our limited time often gets in the way.
—Dan Amos, Time, 4 Feb. 2026
Gatekeeping is when individuals or groups control access to opportunities, information, or resources, deciding who gets in, who gets heard, and who gets supported.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 29 Jan. 2026
But what if a spill somehow gets in between the glass panes on the inside and outside of the door, or a greasy film appears?
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2026
His peripheral stats like WHIP and FIP were virtually identical to last year's, but sometimes, bad luck gets in the way.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
Even the Spotted Stone bar gets in on the eco action, utilizing all ingredients and minimizing waste (lemon and lime skins are processed and used to make homemade syrups for cocktails, for example).
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Mar. 2026
The show gets in-depth analysis from the journalists covering our region’s most important issues.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026
There's still a lot of red tape that gets in the way of shovels hitting dirt.
—Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
But the painful irony is that our limited time often gets in the way.
—Dan Amos, Time, 4 Feb. 2026
Gatekeeping is when individuals or groups control access to opportunities, information, or resources, deciding who gets in, who gets heard, and who gets supported.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 29 Jan. 2026
But what if a spill somehow gets in between the glass panes on the inside and outside of the door, or a greasy film appears?
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2026
His peripheral stats like WHIP and FIP were virtually identical to last year's, but sometimes, bad luck gets in the way.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gets in
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Former Sony Pictures Television International exec Maria Fleischer joins as Executive Producer, while Charlie Silver arrives from House Productions to take up the role of Development Producer.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
1 Apr. 2026
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As the final fallouts arrives, viewers will need to turn elsewhere for answers.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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But the new show comes with the pedigree of a classic 1975 Sidney Lumet bank-heist movie, with Al Pacino roaring his way through the starring role.—
Chris Jones,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2026
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As for what comes next, on April 21, the General Fireworks Advisory Committee will review the task force report, consider feedback and provide any additional insight before it is finalized.—
Ashley Sharp,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Attorneys for Meta said the company discloses risks and makes efforts to weed out harmful content and experiences, while acknowledging that some bad material gets through its safety net.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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As The Pitt gets through another shift at Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center during Season 2, the show is preparing to tackle immigration amid a crucial time.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
28 Feb. 2026
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The video ends as the driver retrieves what appears to be a firearm from the street, before both men climb back onto the scooter and ride off-screen.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The president's decision to address the nation comes as public support for the conflict appears limited.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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But no matter how strong Carmen becomes, her destiny — embodied by a wraithlike old woman who turns up whenever the orchestra plays Bizet’s 10-note fate motif — is predetermined.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
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Beetz stars as Asia, a young woman who turns up on the stoop of a high-end Manhattan apartment building, the Virgil, answering an ad for a maid job.—
Katie Walsh,
Boston Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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