How to Use get around in a Sentence

get around

verb
  • So here’s my suggestion: The mayor gets around town quite a bit, right?
    Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2024
  • The Red Sox and Orioles could have used a raft to get around the rainy field.
    Dan Gelston, ajc, 21 Aug. 2022
  • With so many people using shuttles to get around, jokes about the bus signs (and suggestions) couldn’t be far behind.
    Shannon Larson, BostonGlobe.com, 22 Aug. 2022
  • The trick is thinking differently about ground transportation and using new apps and options to get around.
    Christopher Elliott, USA TODAY, 13 Aug. 2022
  • Of course, your tiny dorm room likely isn’t going to offer expansive space for food storage, but there are a couple ways to creatively get around that.
    Audrey Bruno, SELF, 6 Sep. 2022
  • Weeknight chili This America's Test Kitchen recipe gets around the protein deficit by adding red kidney beans.
    The Npr Network, NPR, 15 Sep. 2024
  • To get around this, some gardeners proactively collect zucchini pollen, put it in a zip top bag, and refrigerate it until needed.
    Benjamin Whitacre, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Sep. 2022
  • Logical qubits get around this by spreading a single bit of quantum information across a collection of bits, which makes any error less catastrophic.
    John Timmer, Ars Technica, 10 Sep. 2024
  • To get around the lack of state funding, Sanger ISD partners with churches, charities and the city to bridge gaps in student services.
    Brian New, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2022
  • Overall, 95% of my rides were primarily cruising on public streets and sidewalks, while off-roading only happened to get around other pedestrians.
    Zane Pickett, Forbes, 12 Aug. 2022
  • The bill also provided an opportunity to get around the Hyde Amendment, which prohibits most federal funding of abortions.
    Chris Jacobs, WSJ, 16 Aug. 2022
  • Sounds easy enough to get around – just use a pure form of CBD.
    Zoe Li, CNN, 31 Jan. 2023
  • Abel Lopez cashed in, getting around Rolon to score and open a 1-0 lead.
    Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2023
  • Now, the Rangers must turn their own page and change the book that’s getting around on them.
    Evan Grant, Dallas News, 7 Apr. 2023
  • Bike – Riding a bike is the preferred way to get around Black Rock City.
    Ed Fletcher, Sacramento Bee, 25 Jan. 2024
  • Electric bikes are at the ready for getting around town.
    Jennifer Salerno, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2023
  • Bell was playing catch-up in the latter stages of the race but couldn’t get around the No. 5 down the front stretch.
    Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 15 Oct. 2023
  • Users can get around the restriction with a VPN, though.
    Michael Kan, PCMAG, 30 Apr. 2024
  • But once news got around to her clients, the reception was mixed.
    Jasmine Browley, Essence, 6 May 2024
  • Pollsters say her party could get around 7% of the vote.
    Jan M. Olsen, ajc, 1 Nov. 2022
  • Many, like this woman, need to use a wheelchair to get around.
    Lisa Sanders, M.d., New York Times, 5 June 2024
  • What to Consider The size of the resort means a lot of walking to get around.
    Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2024
  • In the meantime, commuters should try to find other ways to get around town.
    John Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 29 July 2024
  • This one is a statement piece, there’s no getting around that.
    Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 17 July 2024
  • These shifts have been spurred, in part, by changes to the way people get around cities, as well as changes to street design.
    Kevin J. Krizek, Fortune, 1 Feb. 2023
  • Gautreau was a socialite in her day, but Madame X doesn’t get around much anymore.
    Chadd Scott, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2023
  • The road closure has caused headaches for locals and tourists just trying to get around the island.
    Scott McDonald, Fox News, 16 Aug. 2024
  • In the interview, he was seen using a walker and a wheelchair to get around.
    Li Cohen, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2023
  • The villa comes with bicycles to get around the island and a telescope to stargaze at night.
    Dana Givens, Robb Report, 26 Oct. 2022
  • Of course, the way streamers are getting around these price hikes are…say it with us now…bundles!
    Brian Welk, IndieWire, 17 Aug. 2024

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