get to the bottom of
Example Sentences
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He used this hearing to try to get to the bottom of it.
From Slate • Mar. 20, 2026
The sport survived because fans believed someone independent would get to the bottom of the scandal.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026
“We are investigating State Farm’s behavior after the Southern California wildfires to get to the bottom of complaints that they are unfairly delaying or denying survivors’ claims,” he wrote to The Times.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2026
Her brother, Zak White, tells BBC Newsbeat: "I don't think we're ever going to get to the bottom of what happened and get a fair punishment."
From BBC • Feb. 13, 2026
“Why don’t I stay home from camp and help unpack everything so we can get to the bottom of it?”
From "Klawde: Evil Alien Warlord Cat" by Johnny Marciano and Emily Chenoweth
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