getting to know
idiom
: becoming acquainted with
We just bought a house here last month, and we're still getting to know our neighbors.
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Crumbs and Whiskers in West Hollywood serves as a foster home for cats where patrons can also adopt the cats after getting to know them.
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Carolyn Burt, Orange County Register, 11 Nov. 2024
Donna has said it's been surreal getting to know Swift.
—Julie Mazziotta, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Therefore, getting to know people at the city and county staff level is an excellent investment of your time.
—Tylor Taylor, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
In a moment from the episode, which was shared to the game show's social media accounts on Tuesday, October 29, Seacrest was getting to know two contestants on the episode, Kayley and Caitlyn.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
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Carolyn Burt, Orange County Register, 11 Nov. 2024
Donna has said it's been surreal getting to know Swift.
—Julie Mazziotta, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Therefore, getting to know people at the city and county staff level is an excellent investment of your time.
—Tylor Taylor, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
In a moment from the episode, which was shared to the game show's social media accounts on Tuesday, October 29, Seacrest was getting to know two contestants on the episode, Kayley and Caitlyn.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for getting to know
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“Getting to know.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/getting%20to%20know. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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