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Example Sentences
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When Fernandes gets on the ball and looks to cross, teams inadvertently drop off closer to goal.
From BBC • May 8, 2026
“Some people have a hard time adapting. Once he gets on a team I’ll be texting him: ‘How’s the comfort level?
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026
When an irritant gets on your skin, a biochemical process activates sensory neurons that make you itchy.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 21, 2026
"If Smith gets on a roll and he starts scoring runs, it's going to be a challenge for England," Warner said.
From Barron's • Nov. 6, 2025
Matt gets on the bus, holds his trumpet case out in front of him so it can fit between the seats, and makes his way toward the back.
From "The Benefits of Being an Octopus" by Ann Braden
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