getting up
Example Sentences
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That was great for privacy, but made for a tight squeeze and awkward angles when getting up to go to the bathroom.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026
But he applied himself to his dream, getting up at 5am and working all day every day to get better, either at the academy or training.
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026
In a Cornell study, 89 older dogs completed simple movement tasks—including getting up and walking, stepping over low obstacles and moving from lying down to standing—while observers scored their performance.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
For TAE, the deal will allow it to tap public markets while getting up to $300 million in much-needed cash from Trump Media in the process.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
“Not necessarily,” her moshom said, getting up from the picnic table.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
