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get out from under







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This just has to do with optimizing shareholder benefits and trying to get out from under threats from the administration.

From Slate Sep. 22, 2025

Just as the Chargers wanted to put their disappointing playoff performance behind them, the Chiefs wanted to get out from under the dark cloud of a blowout Super Bowl loss to Philadelphia.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 5, 2025

In a crowded field, Sam admits Alan Wake 2's original release date was pushed back 10 days to "get out from under Spider-Man 2", which came out earlier this month.

From BBC Oct. 25, 2023

“And he told me to get out from under the table. So I grabbed my bag and slid out from underneath the table.”

From Washington Post Dec. 4, 2022

The weight of the sky dropped onto Atlas’s back, almost smashing him flat until he managed to get to his knees, struggling to get out from under the crushing weight of the sky.

From "The Titan's Curse" by Rick Riordan




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