getting to

Example Sentences

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The honor of getting to be one of the first voices that these babies hear is everything.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

Then again, maybe you’d also appreciate getting to see the world without having to catch a series of flights or drive a long distance.

From Slate • May 16, 2026

"I was getting to a point where I had to do something for my own good."

From BBC • May 16, 2026

“It’s not so much about winning a state championship, but getting to that next level where I can earn those NIL dollars.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

I asked, dropping the petticoat beside my rocking chair and getting to my feet.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan