getting through

present participle of get through

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of getting through 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 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for getting through
Verb
  • Shower and storm chances may linger into Monday, with drier air likely arriving again Tuesday.
    Bill Kelly, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Centre-back Ronald Araujo has been the only new addition, arriving on a year’s loan from Barcelona.
    Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • After getting in touch with the company, Leverkusen tested the service through the end of last season, and this summer, the club signed a multiyear contract.
    Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Today, Uncle Ted and Aunt Linda aren’t really getting in on the AI frenzy.
    Annie Lowrey, The Atlantic, 21 July 2026
Verb
  • That does not suggest an update for the current Android 17 is coming anytime soon, not that Google’s new release offers much so far to set itself apart from Android 16.
    Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Though Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said early last week that a deal may be coming , that news never materialized.
    Zev Fima,Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 9 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The result has been that many properties affected by disasters are turning up outside FEMA's floodplains.
    Laura Sullivan, NPR, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Meanwhile, the legal-services groups under the expired contract are trying to figure out how to continue to represent their existing clients despite the lack of funds, all while new unaccompanied minors detained by ICE are turning up in shelters.
    Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 15 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • That gap is showing up in how companies compete for early and mid-career talent.
    Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The Metropolitan Police Department said Chu Lin, 50, of Fresh Meadows, New York, and Xiean Cheng, 42, of Cornelius, North Carolina, were arrested after allegedly showing up at the victim's home to collect the gold.
    Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2026

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“Getting through.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/getting%20through. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.

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