getting even

Example Sentences

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They thought he was still hung up on getting even with the government.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

The trouble is to know when, which means watching for the initial signs of market chaos getting even worse—and knowing yourself.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026

“What often bothers very wealthy CEOs — they are human, after all — is that other CEOs are getting even richer,” Buffett noted.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 2, 2025

“I can argue I’m getting even hungrier,” said the 6-foot-5, 210-pounder.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 12, 2025

Uncle C wriggled in the water, his cotton getting even heavier now, and spat sap out of his mouth.

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia