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as in meeting
a coming together of a number of persons for a specified purpose
promised to meet friends for lunch after that morning's get-together for sales reps
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as in event
a social gathering
was invited to a neighborhood get-together in the neighbors' backyard
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get together
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as in gather
to come together into one body or place
We all have busy schedules, but we try to get together at least once a month.
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as in collect
to bring together in one body or place
They got together enough signatures for the petition.
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Recent Examples of get-together
Cece Lesesne, Southern Living, 29 Jan. 2025
One player on a team that has been on multiple deep playoff runs sees a correlation between large team get-togethers and on-ice success.
—Joshua Kloke, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
However, per the OP's post, after she the group about this year's Galentine's get-together, one of her besties—a 32-year-old woman who last —got back to her with an ultimatum.
—Robert Read, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025
As for whether their grand get-together marks an end to their friendly feud?
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 17 Jan. 2025
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Inside, the open floor plan is perfect for family gatherings, with spacious living areas that easily accommodate both intimate get-togethers and lively celebrations.
—Cece Lesesne, Southern Living, 29 Jan. 2025
One player on a team that has been on multiple deep playoff runs sees a correlation between large team get-togethers and on-ice success.
—Joshua Kloke, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
However, per the OP's post, after she the group about this year's Galentine's get-together, one of her besties—a 32-year-old woman who last —got back to her with an ultimatum.
—Robert Read, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025
As for whether their grand get-together marks an end to their friendly feud?
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 17 Jan. 2025
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Trump discussed his administration’s effort to end the war in an interview with Fox News that aired Monday, ahead of a meeting tabled for this week between his vice president, JD Vance, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN,
11 Feb. 2025
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Personal meeting with Pat Mahomes family The president also took time in the suite to meet members of Chief's quarterback Pat Mahomes' family Mahomes' brother Jackson Mahomes and his mother Randi Martin took a photo with Trump.—
James Powel,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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It's expected to include sketches and musical performances and will be a three-hour live event, double the amount of time of a normal SNL show.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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Sherman and Yang will be on hand this weekend when SNL celebrates its 50th anniversary on Sunday (Feb. 16) during a three-hour live retrospective event, SNL50: The Anniversary Special, which will air on NBC at 8 p.m. ET and stream on Peacock.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
14 Feb. 2025
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Adams delivered the heated remark while speaking at an event at Brooklyn’s Rehoboth Cathedral — a gathering billed as a rally for his reelection in June’s Democratic mayoral primary — and he was introduced by a handful of clergy members who sang his praises.—
Roni Jacobson,
New York Daily News,
17 Feb. 2025
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Marocco initially demurred, an official said, before finally acknowledging the gathering.—
Brett Murphy,
ProPublica,
16 Feb. 2025
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Events make our bookstore fun, and midnight release parties are our favorites!—
American Booksellers Association,
USA TODAY,
9 Feb. 2025
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The 1970s in particular were a wild time for New Orleans, as the traditional celebration started to merge with the free-love party era, contributing to massive, raucous crowds filling Bourbon Street.—
Jack Crosbie,
Rolling Stone,
8 Feb. 2025
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Also, Saturday Night Live is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a big bash, notably not on Saturday but on Sunday — and you're invited.—
Rebecca Aizin,
People.com,
14 Feb. 2025
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The people responsible for throwing the Circle City's biggest bashes took a moment this week to celebrate Indianapolis tourism having its best year ever in 2024.—
Justin L. Mack,
Axios,
6 Feb. 2025
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Smythe had just nine receptions for 53 yards, his worst season stat line since his first two years in the league.—
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
14 Feb. 2025
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The pair added 10 receptions of at least 20 yards with Ekeler, who missed five games with concussions, accounting for nine.—
Ben Standig,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
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