get by
Example Sentences
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He essentially lived on his own and had to get by with few resources.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
For some of us, it’s just enough to get by with a little help from our daemons.
From Salon ● Jul. 18, 2026
One of the ways the soldiers get by is by thinking of what they’ll do once the war ends.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 2026
One explanation has been gaining traction, though, and it’s bad news for producers: The world may be figuring out how to get by with less oil.
From Barron's ● Jun. 9, 2026
Most labored as maids and waiters in homes and hotels, making just enough to get by.
From "A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919" by Claire Hartfield
