getting through

present participle of get through

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of getting through By the second week of training camp, Sirianni noticed how quickly Hurts was getting through his progressions. — Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026 But if some — some oil’s getting through otherwise oil would be 150 bucks. — NBC news, 6 Sep. 2026 More oil is getting through the Strait now than before the war? — Jim Edwards, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2026 Exactly how many ships - and how much oil - are getting through the Strait of Hormuz? — Brian Sullivan, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026 With Season 3 not likely to hit screens until 2028, Netflix is currently focused on getting through the launch of Season 2, which has now been somewhat overshadowed by all the rumors. — K.j. Yossman, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026 That same day, US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said that between 8 and 9 million barrels a day were getting through Hormuz on a running average. — Charlotte Reck, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026 The mission said in an email that staff turnover was responsible for the requests not getting through. — David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026 Poor sleep in teens is tied to anxiety symptoms, depression symptoms, weaker peer support and trouble getting through the school day. — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 8 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for getting through
Verb
  • La Casa del Pueblo Taqueria has remained a living link to the immigrants who began arriving in Pilsen decades ago.
    — Laura Rodríguez Presa, Chicago Tribune, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Business leaders, under increasing pressure to protect margin, hit near-term targets and finish the year strong, see innovation teams arriving with ideas that feel disconnected from commercial reality.
    — Melanie Subin, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Communication isn’t just Craig getting in the right play or the offensive line establishing the right protection.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Sep. 2026
  • She's been to three in four states and never had a problem getting in or out of the parking lot.
    — Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 22 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Its south side is also home to several genuine luxury hotels (including Bulgari’s beloved resort in Uluwatu), with more planning to welcome guests in the coming months.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Sampeel Lightweight Long-Sleeve Top Speaking of easy-to-wear staples, this $9 Sampeel top is undoubtedly coming home with me.
    — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 20 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Crowe, watching from behind one-way glass and turning up in encounters beyond the confines of the study itself, gives that intensity a perfectly legible antagonist, if not always a valid one.
    — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 24 Sep. 2026
  • To compile its 2027 list, the firm's strategists asked Morgan Stanley's North America analysts for their top recommendation for a one-year buy-and-hold investment horizon, turning up more than 50 names.
    — Deena Zaidi, CNBC, 21 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Still, the strength at the top end is also showing up even beyond home sales.
    — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2026
  • College party themes are getting a wellness makeover, with matcha, cold plunges and sunrise workouts showing up where kegs and pong tables once ruled.
    — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2026

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“Getting through.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/getting%20through. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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