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as in to spread
to become known
news of the rock star's secret wedding got out to the news media
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as in to escape
to get free from a dangerous or confining situation
tried but couldn't get out of the old well without assistance
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as in to publish
to produce and release for distribution in printed form
a romance novelist who got a new book out every year
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Recent Examples of get out
Word quickly got out that Michigan Central itself was such a magnificent source of Motor City pride that the rich, powerful and famous came to walk its hallowed halls.
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Patrick Sauer, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
Later, after seeing how much fulfillment Iceland, the gentle giant renting her parents’ house, gets out of his relationship with his dog, Sam decides to pour all of her longing for connection into adopting Pepper, an adorable Pomeranian at the local shelter, but someone else gets there first.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 24 Dec. 2024
Being able to get out of that bubble was such a relief.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
The Midshipmen are now 63-55-7 all time against the Black Knights with their 31-13 victory Saturday in Landover, Md.
Navy got out to a 14-0 lead, scoring a touchdown on its first drive, then turning an interception into seven more points.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 15 Dec. 2024
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Patrick Sauer, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
Later, after seeing how much fulfillment Iceland, the gentle giant renting her parents’ house, gets out of his relationship with his dog, Sam decides to pour all of her longing for connection into adopting Pepper, an adorable Pomeranian at the local shelter, but someone else gets there first.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 24 Dec. 2024
Being able to get out of that bubble was such a relief.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
The Midshipmen are now 63-55-7 all time against the Black Knights with their 31-13 victory Saturday in Landover, Md.
Navy got out to a 14-0 lead, scoring a touchdown on its first drive, then turning an interception into seven more points.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 15 Dec. 2024
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If the Communists won — if their revolution spread across the world, leaving nothing behind but misery and death — then the last best hope of Earth would vanish.Matthew Continetti, National Review, 21 Dec. 2024
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This is a soft frosting, perfect for spreading over a sheet cake or topping crisp cookies.Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2024
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Powered by a game-high 35 points from Cole Anthony and a plethora of reserve players stepping up, the Magic escaped the jaws of defeat to win 121-114 against the Heat (13-13), who were without Jimmy Butler (illness).Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 22 Dec. 2024
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Over time, for the partner on the receiving end, this dynamic can exacerbate resentment, low self-esteem and a desire to escape.Mark Travers, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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According to a Bloomberg report published last week, Antivari owed millions in an unpaid debt to his former business partner, the Italian fintech tycoon Andrea Pignataro.George Nelson for ArtNews, Robb Report, 17 Dec. 2024
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In a study published in the journal Nature Communications, a team of researchers describe a previously unknown prehistoric creature that would have been vaguely dog-like in appearance, albeit with noticeable differences.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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In both instances, the virus was a slightly different type than the one circulating in cows.CNN.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 27 Dec. 2024
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Musk has frequently come under scrutiny for his body, especially after shirtless paparazzi photos circulated with critical commentary.Alyssa Goldberg, USA TODAY, 26 Dec. 2024
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The prosecution has successfully argued that Jennifer Crumbley cannot be trusted not to flee, given her behavior in the days after the shooting.Tresa Baldas, Detroit Free Press, 26 Dec. 2024
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The deaths underscore the squalid conditions that hundreds of thousands of Palestinians crammed into often ramshackle tents find themselves in after fleeing Israeli bombardment and offensives.Sam Mednick, Los Angeles Times, 25 Dec. 2024
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To participate in the promotion, customers sign up with their Taco Bell Rewards email on the TerraCycle website, collect empty sauce containers, print a free label from TerraCycle and ship them out.Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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For one of his last projects, in 2022, the octogenarian artist released a collection of NFTs, which buyers were invited to print for themselves.Glenn Adamson, ARTnews.com, 16 Dec. 2024
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Chief Critic There are no loopholes for a president to get around the 22nd Amendment, Michael McConnell, a law professor at Stanford University specializing in constitutional law, told Vox.Lindsey Choo, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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To get around this, players have to be 25 or older and have played for at least six seasons in a foreign league which is recognized by MLB.Jamie Barton, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
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The first one, which flew in January 2021, lofted 143 satellites to orbit, a single-launch record that still stands.Mike Wall, Space.com, 21 Dec. 2024
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Half-mast refers to flags flown on ships, while half-staff is used for flags flown on land.Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 21 Dec. 2024
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