get at

Example Sentences

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"What you get at the smaller end is mass -- you know, lots of units -- and that's what we are seeing play out in Ukraine," he added.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

According to the Pew Research Center, more than half of American adults now get at least some of their news from social media platforms like Facebook, YouTube, X and TikTok.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

Under the new plans, parents will still be able to apply for EHCPs, which will be delivered by local authorities, and challenge the decisions made about what support their child can get at tribunal.

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends adults get at least seven hours of sleep.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026

The treats Grandma baked in her mud-and-stone hearth were safe in a basket that hung from the ceiling, where ants could not get at them.

From "Tasting the Sky" by Ibtisam Barakat