get through
verb
got through; got through or gotten through; getting through; gets through
1
: to reach a destination
2
: to gain approval or a desired outcome
3
a
: to become clear or understood
our warnings finally got through to him
b
: to complete a communications connection
Examples of get through in a Sentence
we had trouble getting through because of the heavy snowfall
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Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
The results made something very clear– Black people in the United States heavily rely on Christianity to get through the ups and downs of everyday life.
—Maya Richard-Craven, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
If Ex-President Loses, Most Republicans Back Another Shot—Poll Can Kamala Harris Certify Her Own Election Result?
MrBeast Fires Multiple Employees
For those who rely on a dose of reality TV to get through any election season anxiety, there's good news.
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Investors will have to get through two major catalysts next week before moving meaningfully in any direction.
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“Get through.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/get%20through. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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