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Recent Examples of Synonyms for got back (at)
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Kit O'Doherty, founder of the nonprofit Partners in Animal Care & Compassion, claims the shelter has engaged in improper euthanasia practices, failed to provide adequate care for animals and retaliated against volunteers and advocates who raised concerns.—
Maddie White,
CBS News,
19 June 2026 -
Brian Moreno, another Norteños gang member, retaliated and hit Flores in the crossfire.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
18 June 2026
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Loaves & Fishes will receive recovered protein and produce at no cost from Hunger at Home, which will be reimbursed for the cost of recovering and delivering the ingredients.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
20 June 2026
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Most of that spending will not be reimbursed, according to the county counsel.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2026
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The Trevians were eliminated by Lane Tech in the sectional final last season but avenged that loss in the sectional semifinals this season.—
Matt Le Cren,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
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The Dream drop to 4-2 on the season while Minnesota avenged their home opener loss and improved to 5-2.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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If the state collected more than $29 million each year, the overage was to be refunded to the casinos and licensed gaming companies.—
Noelle Phillips,
Denver Post,
18 June 2026
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The sides are now headed to court, and the campers want to either return to the campground under their old agreements or be refunded.—
Patrick Damp,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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“Got back (at).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/got%20back%20%28at%29. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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