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"When you get over the line, that huge relief. Do you go into the summer with the same sort of aggression and mentality?"

From BBC Aug. 16, 2026

"We lost not only the goods but also all the money invested in them... I hope I have the strength, courage, and resilience to get over this," she said, breaking into tears.

From Barron's Jul. 24, 2026

If he wants to be president, he’ll need to get over that.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 23, 2026

If you want to bring back old-fashioned pamphleting, your nearest print shop will be delighted to help, just as soon as they get over their astonishment.

From Slate Jul. 20, 2026

They had over fifty patients at the moment, but what I could not get over was the number of young women in help: nurses’ aides, kitchen helpers, secretaries.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom




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