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Recent Examples of Synonyms for got at
paid off
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That approach paid off with Sturgis’ goal in the third period, and again on the game-winner by Hardie in overtime.—
Frank Rajkowski,
Twin Cities,
7 Mar. 2026 -
All those hours led to games like Friday night when Kimme’s hard work paid off.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Got at.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/got%20at. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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