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Buffett said Berkshire gets by with just one trader, adding that investment firms don’t need a lot of people to handle their trades.

From Barron's Mar. 31, 2026

The latter gets by with some tricks of the light and clever use of projections.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 30, 2023

The Chicago Cubs ace likes to think he gets by on confidence and elite stuff.

From Washington Times Jun. 21, 2023

Living in a 100-square-foot bedroom in a three-bedroom apartment, she barely gets by with a monthly income of less than $700 as a part-time tutor.

From New York Times May 30, 2023

“Nothing gets by you three, does it?” he replied, laughing.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood



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