getting by
Example Sentences
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“Those who manage to buy cooking gas are getting by somewhat, but most have to use gas or charcoal. There’s no internet connection either.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 17, 2026
To be sure, people who earn much lower than average incomes are more likely to report having trouble getting by on their incomes.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 5, 2026
Thousands of teachers more “are barely getting by just above the median income, living paycheck to paycheck after decades working for the district,” the union statement said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 31, 2026
The canine, called Floyd, appears to be thriving on The Rock - renowned for its abandoned prison - and getting by on an avian diet.
From BBC ● Jan. 30, 2026
“The baby got the colic and passed right after we got here. It’s just me and Thomas right now. Were getting by, barely.”
From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland
