gotten out
Example Sentences
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“This is genuine. I want to help kids and their families out in a space that has gotten out of hand in a hurry.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026
Rolapp said the circumstances surrounding Koepka’s return were unique because he had gotten out of his LIV contract and actively sought a return to the Tour.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026
The selloff in defense stocks has gotten out of hand, according to Citi analyst John Godyn.
From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026
It certainly seemed as though word had gotten out, and it had become a new front, where people could leave their stuff, or meet friends, or pass through.
From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026
“By the time I saw that the fire had gotten out of control, there was nothing I could do; Scythe Goddard and the others were trapped. That place was a maze—they never stood a chance.”
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
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