as in gets (away)
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Verb
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In the initial script, Becket gets out of jail with Ruth, who had given birth to their child while he was incarcerated, waiting for him.—
Payton Turkeltaub,
Variety,
21 Feb. 2026 -
Texas leads when government gets out of the way—AI for prosperity, not control.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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Jori Heard escapes an at-bat against Reese Atwood but can't get away from Katie Stewart.—
Thomas Jones,
Austin American Statesman,
6 Mar. 2026
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With unspoiled beaches, gentle Gulf waters, and sunset skies, Sanibel channels one of Florida’s most restorative weekend escapes.—
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Mar. 2026
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The forecast finally clears out and remains pleasantly mild Sunday, into Monday of next week.—
Cutter Martin,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2026
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The treatment clears out parasites and provides temporary prevention, regardless of whether the child has a fever or other symptoms.—
Kwesi Akonu Adom Mensah Forson,
The Conversation,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Skips (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skips%20%28out%29. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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