get back

Example Sentences

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By 2018, it was trying to get back into the cancer-drug business, though an early deal in that effort, the 2019 acquisition of Tesaro, disappointed investors because sales of a key drug have been sluggish.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Below around $360 a share on the common and preferred holds stand to get back less than $50 a share in three years.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

“Individuals are essentially guaranteed to get back the amount they invested in them.”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

"I didn't get back to the shop until just before 11:00 BST, and the queue was already 25 metres down the road, and I've never seen that before," she said.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

“I better get back down to Pet and see what she’s up to. Thanks for taking care of the container. I’ll see you at dinner.”

From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith