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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

"I know Nygren gives up certain parts of the game, but what he does do is he gets into the box and gets on the end of things," Allan said.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 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

She takes a loud slurp of her tea—which always, always gets on my nerves—and tells me I’m going to have a quinceañera.

From "I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter" by Erika L. Sánchez