get across

Example Sentences

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"It's been hard to come by over the years when playing for Ireland, so we're desperate to get across that."

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

The club feels it is starting to get across who exactly is in charge of its season tickets.

From BBC • Nov. 28, 2025

They are both close to implementation, “but each needs a final push to get across the finish line,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 9, 2025

During his postgame news conference, Reid was asked what he had been trying to get across to Kelce during the exchange.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 22, 2025

“They’re telling me the same stuff. I think...I think this moat must be the border of Night’s territory. If we get across, we should be okay. We’ll have to jump.”

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan