gets at

present tense third-person singular of get at

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pays off
Verb
  • Thus, other states may be watching Kentucky and North Carolina to see if these moves to tax the prediction market companies pays off.
    Nathan Goldman, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • Research suggests wildfire mitigation work pays off.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
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“Gets at.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gets%20at. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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