get off

Example Sentences

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Your Party has not got off to the smoothest of starts.

From BBC

However, this year's appeal got off to a "slow start" she said.

From BBC

The Canadian club got off to a dream start with Brian White firing them into the lead after only eight minutes.

From Barron's

Globally, technical and regulatory challenges have prevented the much-hyped flying car sector from getting off the ground.

From Barron's

Still, he’s happy to see the office get off the ground, particularly in light of the federal cuts to civil rights enforcement.

From Los Angeles Times