How to Use get behind in a Sentence

get behind

verb
  • Her decision was to get behind the wheel drunk.
    — Briauna Brown, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
  • But, get behind the wheel and, well, there will be a part of you that can understand.
    — Adam Ismail, The Drive, 3 June 2026
  • My caddie was getting behind me more.
    — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 13 Apr. 2026
  • In the meantime, Woods should not be allowed to get behind the wheel.
    — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026
  • But the good news about expansion is both the players and the owners can get behind it.
    — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026
  • Against this backdrop, an outlaw named Clutch has no choice but to get behind the wheel one more time.
    — Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 8 May 2026
  • This crowd-pleasing casserole is one that everyone can get behind.
    — Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2026
  • Angel had a couple really good screens and got behind the defense for layups.
    — Christopher Harris, CBS News, 10 June 2026
  • Part of that was down to curious Mexicans, who got behind both teams.
    — Jack Lang, New York Times, 31 Mar. 2026
  • The response was incredible; parents from all over the world got behind it.
    — Georgia Slater, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
  • Its main purpose is to act as a sealant to keep water from getting behind the tiles to cause mold or mildew to develop in the wall.
    — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026
  • Its main purpose is to act as a sealant to keep water from getting behind the tiles to cause mold or mildew to develop in the wall.
    — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 25 June 2026
  • This is the kind of rebrand fans can easily get behind without having to talk themselves into it.
    — Zach Harper, New York Times, 5 June 2026
  • Travel writer Bailey Berg gets behind the wheel.
    — Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Apr. 2026
  • Travel writer Bailey Berg gets behind the wheel.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 2026
  • Travel writer Bailey Berg gets behind the wheel.
    — Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 June 2026
  • On Wednesday, the Royals got behind early.
    — Kansas City Star, 25 June 2026
  • Surveillance video shows the suspect approach the vehicle, open the driver's side door and get behind the wheel.
    — Carolyn Gusoff, CBS News, 19 June 2026
  • For shorter trips, or for travelers who see the drive itself as part of the vacation, getting behind the wheel may still make sense.
    — Ethan M. Stone, USA Today, 30 June 2026
  • Arbor Day is one of these holidays that almost everybody can get behind.
    — Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
  • Fans got behind Psycho Clown as the War Raiders gained the advantage.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
  • Clearly, the haters did not in fact get behind the wheel of the Taycan GTS wagon.
    — Joel Feder, The Drive, 17 June 2026
  • There have been numerous leagues that have gotten behind the bill, while those representing the athletes have opposed.
    — Trey Wallace, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2026
  • Vythilingum was recorded getting behind the wheel moments before the crash, prosecutors said.
    — Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 18 Mar. 2026
  • Seal Grout Seal and caulk any areas where shower grout is cracked or damaged to keep water from getting behind walls and baseboards.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 22 June 2026
  • The result is something that both design-minded, social media-savvy jet setters and even the saltiest locals can get behind.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
  • In kitchens around the country, chefs are translating this novelty into dishes that aren’t too challenging to get behind.
    — Jaia Clingham-David, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 Apr. 2026
  • Not known for elite skating ability, Stone nevertheless got behind the Avalanche, caught the puck and scored.
    — ABC News, 26 May 2026
  • The commission was given a presentation on the project this month, and Duran said that the members seemed to get behind the plan.
    — R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
  • Aside from a couple of corner kicks, the Redwings rarely got behind Naperville Central’s defense.
    — Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026

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