get by
Example Sentences
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It was the pain of trying to get by in this economy.
From Slate ● Sep. 20, 2026
But then I also think to myself: Well, the reason you go to see a live show is because you’re getting something more than you get by just putting a record on.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026
For some of us, it’s just enough to get by with a little help from our daemons.
From Salon ● Jul. 18, 2026
So, customers may still decide to call their current provider in order to negotiate a better deal, or ask them to match the offer they could get by switching.
From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026
With that, you could get by with so little.
From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng
