got down
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Once they arrived, Schalk turned to Rodriguez, got down on one knee and asked her to marry him.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2026
AVENAL, Calif.—City Councilman Ricardo Verdugo called the meeting to order, led the Pledge of Allegiance, and got down to business: naming a new mayor.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026
Lahyani got down from his chair as ball boys looked to prevent it toppling over.
From BBC ● Mar. 23, 2026
After a romantic ride through chic neighbourhoods, Castel got down on one knee as a violinist played with the twinkling Eiffel Tower in the background.
From Barron's ● Feb. 12, 2026
He got down his soldiers but didn’t feel like playing.
From "Wringer" by Jerry Spinelli
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