get after

Example Sentences

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Added outgoing right guard Henry Bainivalu, of the fifth-year junior: “I know his mentality. He’s a physical guy. He wants to get after anybody. He won’t be denied, and I think that’s one of the best attitudes you can have as an O-lineman, definitely.”

From Seattle Times

I really believe in the power of narrative, the power of bearing witness, but I think for this book, and the question that I was trying to get after, I wanted to move the camera aperture.

From Los Angeles Times

“I just told my team just keep fighting,” Scott said “You get down, you don’t want to get down on yourselves. At that time, it’s battle time, time to lock in. Do some of the things that you probably weren’t doing before… just get after it.”

From Washington Times

“It’s hard. I mean, we’re human. It’s part of it, but you need to focus on the game, and we will be ready to go out and get after it.”

From Seattle Times

“I think this year is definitely a great opportunity to win and win big, and I think everybody feels and senses that. You know, Day One, we’re going to get after it.”

From Los Angeles Times