getting at
Example Sentences
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When I was pregnant with my daughter in 2016, I started getting at least one inquiry a week from friends and acquaintances who were also expecting.
From Slate ● Aug. 27, 2026
Allen secured his endorsement after getting at least 60% of the vote of the party’s executive board at its meeting in San Diego.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 2026
Gailey of Bankrate recommends getting at least three quotes from different lenders on the same day so you can make an apples-to-apples comparison.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 17, 2026
“We’re getting at the cost structures through the organization to be able to address that, and that’s because of the AI initiatives we’re putting forward,” DeVeydt said.
From Barron's ● Apr. 21, 2026
The robot nodded, “That makes me feel swell, but what are you getting at, boss?”
From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov
