as in arriving
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 getting in
Meledandri shared that Lucas was enthusiastic about getting in the booth again whenever the next Minions film begins production.
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Jack Dunn, Variety, 20 June 2026
Luxury hotels are also getting in on the cruise game.
—Scott Laird, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
Lundgren shares some wise words about how being a man is more than muscles, and about getting in front of himself — which doesn't make sense at the time, but will later.
—Gerrad Hall, Entertainment Weekly, 6 June 2026
How crazy is Zack for getting in a huge fight with his roommate and then crying about it for three days?
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 4 June 2026
But both Akins and Sohn said the biggest risk for retail investors getting in on the space theme is volatility.
—Krysta Escobar, CNBC, 30 May 2026
Anthony acknowledged that getting in a rhythm early set the tone for her.
—Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 30 May 2026
Other states are getting in the partisan game.
—The Editorial Board, Daily News, 29 May 2026
Of course, the numbers are typically trademarked, so as Stern reported, the idea — which came from Fox Sports IndyCar commentator Townsend Bell — required getting in touch with Joe Gibbs Racing.
—Matt Reigle, FOXNews.com, 24 May 2026
Jack Dunn, Variety, 20 June 2026
Luxury hotels are also getting in on the cruise game.
—Scott Laird, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
Lundgren shares some wise words about how being a man is more than muscles, and about getting in front of himself — which doesn't make sense at the time, but will later.
—Gerrad Hall, Entertainment Weekly, 6 June 2026
How crazy is Zack for getting in a huge fight with his roommate and then crying about it for three days?
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 4 June 2026
But both Akins and Sohn said the biggest risk for retail investors getting in on the space theme is volatility.
—Krysta Escobar, CNBC, 30 May 2026
Anthony acknowledged that getting in a rhythm early set the tone for her.
—Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 30 May 2026
Other states are getting in the partisan game.
—The Editorial Board, Daily News, 29 May 2026
Of course, the numbers are typically trademarked, so as Stern reported, the idea — which came from Fox Sports IndyCar commentator Townsend Bell — required getting in touch with Joe Gibbs Racing.
—Matt Reigle, FOXNews.com, 24 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for getting in
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Analysis of genetic data suggested the H5 bird flu was likely introduced to the islands through wildlife from the French sub-Antarctic Crozet Islands, 1,800 km away, likely arriving around August 2025.—
Kathleen Magramo,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
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Plenty to choose from, on the path to not arriving at any true consensus choice.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
19 June 2026
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In order to keep the momentum coming, Team USA will need to remain aggressive in its attack.—
David Troy,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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Formalwear embraces a relaxed attitude, with most of the blazers coming collarless, with mandarin collars and kimono-inspired, paired with looser-fit trousers nodding to pajamas.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
19 June 2026
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This round was about getting through, surviving and advancing.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 June 2026
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With summer travel well underway travelers with pre-check could experience a smoother process getting through security at Charlotte Douglas International Airport.—
DJ Simmons,
Charlotte Observer,
10 June 2026
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Others flew in from San Jose, California, and even Miami, turning up at the hotel not quite 4 miles (6 kilometers) from the border crossing.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 June 2026
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But when tourists start turning up dead, he’s reluctantly drawn back into detective work.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
8 June 2026
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But the attack ads and political endorsements generally associated with running for other offices have started showing up in judicial races, alarming some judges and raising questions about whether candidates who engage in such activity have the right temperament for the job.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
14 June 2026
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Altering that process significantly enough to ease that bottleneck would likely come with other trade-offs, experts said, such as earlier deadlines to turn in certain ballots or more time-consuming ballot drop-offs — either of which might dissuade some voters from showing up.—
Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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