gotten out
Example Sentences
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At a recent visit to the chain’s Times Square location, it was clear the secret had gotten out: At least a dozen people were waiting in line to place their orders on touch-screens.
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
To some, the pessimism surrounding Microsoft’s stock has gotten out of control.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 24, 2026
But Disney’s executive bench had thinned through a series of high-level departures and the company’s expenditures had gotten out of control.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 4, 2026
She should have gotten out of the car.
From Slate • Jan. 13, 2026
The Smokies hunted, but they were like the rangers, killing only species that didn’t belong in this part of the world or that had gotten out of control thanks to the Rusties’ meddling.
From "Uglies" by Scott Westerfeld
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