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as in to cope
to meet one's day-to-day needs
despite his new job's low pay, he was still getting on
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as in to do
to move forward along a course
find out how the marketing department is getting on with the new ad campaign
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Recent Examples of get on
In the first knockout match of the day on Monday, Brazil dug an early hole to Japan when the Samurai Blue got on the board with a goal in the 29th minute.
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Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 June 2026
Absorb the basics, Emanuel seems to be saying, and then get on with your life.
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Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
29 June 2026
Still, some experts say the lack of awareness may delay some eligible adults from taking advantage of the new coverage and getting on the treatments immediately.
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Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
28 June 2026
It zips in the front like my favorite wetsuit, requiring little gymnastics to get on, and provides ample sun coverage for long paddles on the water.
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Christina Shepherd McGuire,
PEOPLE,
28 June 2026
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Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 June 2026
Absorb the basics, Emanuel seems to be saying, and then get on with your life.
—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
29 June 2026
Still, some experts say the lack of awareness may delay some eligible adults from taking advantage of the new coverage and getting on the treatments immediately.
—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
28 June 2026
It zips in the front like my favorite wetsuit, requiring little gymnastics to get on, and provides ample sun coverage for long paddles on the water.
—
Christina Shepherd McGuire,
PEOPLE,
28 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for get on
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Across Connecticut, families coping with PTSD, chronic pain, depression and treatment-resistant mental health conditions are looking for therapies that offer hope when conventional approaches have fallen short.
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Ecuador struggled to cope, with Piero Hincapie’s red card for covering his mouth while speaking to Santiago Gimenez bringing the curtains down on a disappointing tournament.
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The divergence is over whether the worker shortage is improving slowly or still getting worse, and what the Supreme Court should do about it.
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The band is forced into doing take after take in his quest to fully convey his own emotions.
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Mintyukov’s deal was worth more than he was expected to get by most NHL observers, but the Ducks didn’t say whether another team had signed Mintyukov to an offer sheet.
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Cape Verde gave the defending champions a major scare on Friday, forcing extra time before Argentina got by via a late own goal in an epic Round of 32 confrontation.
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As the evening progressed, however, the noise died down, and the makeshift set at the base of the Statue of Liberty sprung into action, securing a performance without distractions.
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Lack of magnesium can cause older leaves to yellow and progress to younger leaves, as well as interveinal chlorosis.
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After that unfortunate meal, however, the group basically gets along for the rest of the day trip.
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One side is concerned with taking control of the Democratic Party, while the other just wants everybody within it to get along.
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Experts cautioned borrowers to proceed as planned given that broader, sweeping student loan changes set to go into effect July 1 are still ongoing.
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Cities such as Thornton are also proceeding with its annual Red, White, and BOOM celebration.
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People in costumes marched alongside floats with advertisements and extravagantly patriotic decorations.
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Ben felt that his biggest contribution to Civil Rights would not be marching in the streets, but instead demonstrating his capabilities to others in influential positions through performance, negotiation, and results.
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The decision came before Carney headed to this week’s NATO summit, where allies face pressure to back higher defense spending with concrete plans.
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Unlike some folding bikes – including popular models from Brompton and Birdy – which come with small 16-inch wheels, the Tetra gets 20-inchers for greater comfort over a variety of road surfaces.
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“Get on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get%20on. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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