as in to retrieve
to get again in one's possession
the distraught owner cried that she would do anything to get back her lost dog
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Recent Examples of get back
Seconds later, a few players appeared to struggle to get back up.
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Marlon Sorto, CNN, 4 Nov. 2024
But no matter who wins the election, expansion of US natural gas exports appears to be getting back on track.
—Moneyshow, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
In Home Alone, O'Hara famously played Kate McCallister, the suburban mom desperate to get back to her mischievous 8-year-old son, Kevin (Macaulay Culkin), after he's accidentally left behind when the family takes a trip to Paris.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 4 Nov. 2024
Look, get back in our pajamas and watch a rom-Kamala, like Legally Blonde-ala.
—Zoe G. Phillips, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Nov. 2024
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Marlon Sorto, CNN, 4 Nov. 2024
But no matter who wins the election, expansion of US natural gas exports appears to be getting back on track.
—Moneyshow, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
In Home Alone, O'Hara famously played Kate McCallister, the suburban mom desperate to get back to her mischievous 8-year-old son, Kevin (Macaulay Culkin), after he's accidentally left behind when the family takes a trip to Paris.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 4 Nov. 2024
Look, get back in our pajamas and watch a rom-Kamala, like Legally Blonde-ala.
—Zoe G. Phillips, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Nov. 2024
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The filing also notes the resignation and reinstatement of key executives and directors, as well as the cancellation of previous agreements with Aurum International Ltd. This content was summarized by generative artificial intelligence using public filings retrieved from SEC.gov.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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Once the suitcase crashed down, Dr. Rose and his team drove through the night to retrieve the carry-on, hoping for the best but keeping expectations reasonable.Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2024
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By focusing on what’s going right rather than dwelling on obstacles, leaders can regain perspective and maintain a more balanced outlook.Raquel Gomes, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Cheek to Cheek was a surprise hit, bringing Gershwin and Porter songs to the top of the Billboard 200 decades after their deaths; Gaga’s mojo had been slightly regained, but more importantly, her creative partnership and personal friendship with Bennett blossomed.Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2024
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How to get back on track, recapture the celebratory vibes of SNL’s 50th-anniversary year, and improve morale at Rockefeller Center?Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 11 Nov. 2024
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By the numbers: Trump's chances of recapturing the White House fell from 67% on Polymarket on Oct. 30 to 53% on Sunday and then back to 62% on Tuesday morning.Nathan Bomey, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
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But the four-time NFL MVP tore his left Achilles tendon four snaps into the 2023 season opener and the Jets never recovered, finishing 7-10.Dennis Waszak Jr., Twin Cities, 19 Nov. 2024
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Unfortunately, things go from dire to actually tragic when Chloe, who’d been recovering from surgery, suddenly spikes her potassium levels and starts coding.Laura Bradley, Vulture, 15 Nov. 2024
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“Get back.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get%20back. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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