gotten over

Example Sentences

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The lack of widespread hiring across many industries underscores just how weak the labor market has gotten over the past year.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 7, 2026

"We’ve been close before to win the team event. Haven’t quite gotten over the line. It’s just lovely to spend the week with him and my mum being here as well."

From BBC • Oct. 2, 2024

“That day in the Southwest, it was sloppy, and he bounced over it really, really good. But he’s gotten over the dry, fast main tracks as well. … We’re ready to go either way.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2024

Yousafzai, herself, offered sympathy on X, adding: “I know Dipper was a very good boy. I’ve gotten over my fear of dogs, and I hope you’ll have me back to meet your next pup.”

From Salon • Mar. 4, 2024

She had said this so matter-of-factly that I thought she had long since gotten over any grief she had.

From "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan