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getting to

ADJECTIVE
reaching
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The two sniped, traded personal barbs and, unsurprisingly, focused more on building their own social media brands than getting to the truth.

From Salon Sep. 8, 2026

"It's not fair that these people that are much fitter than others are just running up the rocks and getting to the top," she said.

From BBC Aug. 28, 2026

The show’s comedy thrives on failure, interruption and never actually getting to the “script.”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 25, 2026

But when pressed, campers let on that the market jitters are getting to them—a bit.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 23, 2026

Just the thought of getting to wear something so lovely sent me bawling like a bald-headed baby.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan




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