get past

Example Sentences

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“Once we get past these strategic oil reserves, we might be seeing $150 per barrel of oil. That’s when things become more acute,” Pyziur said.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

“You could say nobody thought we were going to get past Houston, but everybody in this building believed,” Reaves said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2026

But Joshua, 36, must first get past little-known Albanian Kristian Prenga on 25 July in Saudi Arabia.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

So, how do I get past wondering how much is enough?

From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026

I ran to steady him but was rammed from behind by old one-armed Tata Kili, who could not get past me fast enough in his hurry to claim his own stake.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver