getting through

present participle of get through

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of getting through As a consequence, Ukrainian stocks have run out and more Russian missiles are getting through and killing Ukrainians; June saw the highest number of civilian deaths in three years. Gerard Toal, The Conversation, 9 July 2026 Will braced himself for getting through the rest of the conversation. Emily Ruskovich, The Atlantic, 7 July 2026 Is the World Cup’s group stage just about getting through, and then worrying about the knockout matches later? Nick Miller, New York Times, 28 June 2026 There’s also evidence a lot is getting through. Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 26 June 2026 Especially at Louisville, just making that big jump, picking up full court, just being a dog, being scrappy, getting through screens, just everything like that. Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 25 June 2026 This round was about getting through, surviving and advancing. ABC News, 11 June 2026 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 There were also two potential double play balls that could have gotten Bennett out of the inning sooner but wound up getting through. Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 10 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for getting through
Verb
  • Tiffany Young has announced her debut solo studio album, Edge of Calm, arriving worldwide on August 20, alongside an eight-city Asia tour running from September through December this year.
    Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • That includes Ghana, which received a boisterous welcome to KC after arriving here for its Round-of-32 match against Colombia.
    Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 17 July 2026
Verb
  • Off of the runways and outside of the city street style, activewear companies have been getting in on the trend with sport-friendly, comfortable capri-length leggings.
    Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 14 July 2026
  • Kleban ended up delaying the start of his campaign, not getting in until Platner had already caught fire.
    Michelle Goldberg, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
Verb
  • There were concerns about the USA’s toxic political environment keeping many of the international visitors from coming for the tournament.
    Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
  • Warnings of extreme storms and resultant flooding, erosion and widespread damage abound, along with growing lists of how to prepare for coming turbulent weather.
    Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 July 2026
Verb
  • Dave & Buster's is turning up the volume on its entertainment strategy.
    Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 15 July 2026
  • There were early concerns people weren’t turning up for the event because of the high ticket prices and the difficulty of obtaining visas for citizens of some countries.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
Verb
  • There’s a specific living room that keeps showing up on mood boards and Pinterest saves.
    Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026
  • Hamid Khan, an organizer with the privacy advocacy group Stop LAPD Spying, said that his organization has been showing up at police commission meetings to complain about Flock since early 2025.
    Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026

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“Getting through.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/getting%20through. Accessed 21 Jul. 2026.

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