getting big
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The senators thought the matter off-limits—it was under government review—and steered the witness back to the day’s subject: heavy lift, the blunt problem of getting big things off the planet.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 11, 2026
She was getting big enough for Size 3 diapers.
From Salon ● Mar. 24, 2026
Though many Americans celebrate getting big refunds, financial experts point out that they’re nothing to cheer about, because the money represents an interest-free loan the taxpayer has made to the government throughout the year.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 13, 2026
He also struggled in The Hundred, where it was evident he was getting big send-offs from the opposition and receiving banter about being England's 'Golden Boy', which was unkind.
From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2025
He was getting big enough to walk now, but he still wasn’t steady on his feet.
From "A Boy Called Bat" by Elana K. Arnold
