How to Use get the hang of in a Sentence

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  • The two-year-old royal just can't seem to get the hang of the new normal.
    Chloe Foussianes, Town & Country, 14 July 2020
  • The 23-year-old is starting to get the hang of hitting in the majors.
    Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press, 23 Sep. 2020
  • But luckily, he's got a few months to get the hang of it.
    Greta Bjornson, PEOPLE.com, 6 Aug. 2021
  • Others, like myself, needed a bit more time to get the hang of it.
    Grace Stearns, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2021
  • This system was better, but the coaches still didn’t get the hang of it right away.
    Elliot Kastner, IEEE Spectrum, 29 Sep. 2016
  • With the latest surge of Covid-19 raging, now may be the ideal time to get the hang of dancing from home.
    Madeline Holcombe, CNN, 7 Jan. 2022
  • Kenley Jansen and other Red Sox pitchers have been trying to get the hang of the pitch clock.
    Christopher L. Gasper, BostonGlobe.com, 28 Feb. 2023
  • But the technique can take some time to get the hang of, so prepare for some possible streaks.
    Lisa Desantis, Glamour, 3 Feb. 2023
  • Luckily, skin cycling is a pretty easy process to get the hang of.
    Maggie O'Neill, SELF, 17 Sep. 2022
  • That might be a little terrifying at first, but most kids get the hang of it right away.
    Krista Langlois, Outside Online, 17 Dec. 2020
  • But within a few trials, patients could get the hang of the game and push the screen to the correct image in a matter of seconds.
    Carl Zimmer, Discover Magazine, 27 Oct. 2010
  • What to Consider: Some shoppers report the zippers are a little tricky to get the hang of.
    Marissa Miller, Travel + Leisure, 27 Jan. 2023
  • But Computer Space proved too complex for tipsy patrons to get the hang of in a noisy bar.
    PCMAG, 27 June 2022
  • Germans are still getting the hang of this whole cupholder concept.
    Jeffrey G. Russell, Car and Driver, 28 July 2023
  • Skate skiing is a faster mode of skiing than classic, and can be a trickier technique to get the hang of.
    Maggie Slepian, Popular Mechanics, 13 Dec. 2022
  • Even casual backyard chefs can get the hang of grilling, smoking, and even baking with them in no time.
    Mike Richard, menshealth.com, 28 Apr. 2023
  • Even casual backyard chefs can get the hang of grilling, smoking, and even baking with them in no time.
    Mike Richard, menshealth.com, 28 Apr. 2023
  • To get the hang of whipping up a meal in a moveable space, the chef tag-teamed with a friend to learn the ropes before debuting his cookery on wheels in 2017.
    Tracy Kaler, Chron, 23 Dec. 2021
  • But even when workers get the hang of the new system, don’t expect temperatures to be frosty in the summer.
    Leia Larsen, The Salt Lake Tribune, 22 June 2021
  • The four rotary control knobs—one to control the washer, one for the dryer, one for the temperature, and one for the load size—are a breeze to use and get the hang of.
    Kat De Naoum, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 May 2023
  • The button controls are tough to get the hang of, especially if you’re used to the convenience of tapping a screen.
    Jake Smith, Glamour, 22 June 2022
  • Though some dogs are bright enough and trainable enough to learn to wear the hearing aid easily, others may never get the hang of it.
    Jeffrey Kluger, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2019
  • A week into its season-opening, four-game trip, which wraps Wednesday at Anaheim, the Wild is starting to get the hang of life on the road in 2021.
    Sarah McLellan, Star Tribune, 19 Jan. 2021
  • Kittens have to get the hang of using the litter box and clumping litter may end up stuck to their little paws and between their toes.
    Traci Howerton, NOLA.com, 6 Aug. 2020
  • Simply insert your hair and the end and roll up the barrel for one-handed, clamp-free curling—although this does take some practice to get the hang of.
    Enjanae' Taylor, Southern Living, 22 Sep. 2023
  • After some practice, Brolin, who's married to legendary singer Barbra Streisand, started to get the hang of things.
    Lanae Brody, Peoplemag, 1 Sep. 2022
  • There's a learning curve for piloting the vessels, but even landlubbers can quickly get the hang of it.
    Paul Brady, Travel + Leisure, 26 June 2021
  • There was a bit of a learning curve to find the right positions, but after multiple tries, our editor got the hang of it.
    Katrina Cossey, Parents, 29 Aug. 2023
  • The game is easy to get the hang of and emphasizes effective communication among the party.
    Kevin Cortez, Popular Mechanics, 11 Nov. 2022
  • The nice wide spread for toes provides stability for toddlers getting the hang of running or skipping.
    Bridget Shirvell, Parents, 27 July 2023

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