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manage to get

VERB
procure
Synonyms
STRONGEST
buy up get hold of solicit
STRONG
annex appropriate buy compass cop corral draw earn effect find gain get grab have induce land persuade promote purchase score secure wangle win
WEAK
bring around buy out come by latch on to lay hands on make a haul pick up prevail upon
Antonyms
STRONG
discourage dissuade fail forfeit hinder hurt let go lose miss pass prevent reject sell spend
WEAK
give away

Example Sentences

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He can’t manage to get through it without several outbursts insulting the judge, but the trial is the first time in “I Swear” when we see John and his advocates achieve a breakthrough in understanding.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

“You can’t change your iris if someone does manage to get ahold of that information.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

"We didn't manage to get over the line and they bowled well."

From BBC • Feb. 11, 2026

When neither works, Nora tears at her costume and hair before being calmed to a lull by stagehands who successfully manage to get their star in front of the audience and on her mark.

From Salon • Nov. 23, 2025

But I manage to get a grip and slowly inch my way out on a limb that hangs above the barbed wire.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins