1
as in to cope
to meet one's day-to-day needs
despite his new job's low pay, he was still getting on
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2
as in to do
to move forward along a course
find out how the marketing department is getting on with the new ad campaign
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as in to realize
to come to an awareness of
by the time the CIA got on to the terrorist plot, it was already in progress
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Kristine Gill, Fortune, 4 Sep. 2024
Each rather relatable episode is a window into a different lane of neurosis, as Théo’s anxiety complicates things that should be straightforward, like parties, doctor’s appointments and getting on a plane.
—Kambole Campbell, Variety, 2 Sep. 2024
That has been a real success story for about a year, and now ranking members and chairmen are trying to get on the show a lot.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 18 Aug. 2024
Kennedy said that getting on the ballot has been a significant challenge as a third-party operation.
—Stephanie Murray, The Arizona Republic, 16 Aug. 2024
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Under Trump’s plans, someone in the top 0.1% of earners would after taxes get on average $376,910 more in income.
—Kristine Gill, Fortune, 4 Sep. 2024
Each rather relatable episode is a window into a different lane of neurosis, as Théo’s anxiety complicates things that should be straightforward, like parties, doctor’s appointments and getting on a plane.
—Kambole Campbell, Variety, 2 Sep. 2024
That has been a real success story for about a year, and now ranking members and chairmen are trying to get on the show a lot.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 18 Aug. 2024
Kennedy said that getting on the ballot has been a significant challenge as a third-party operation.
—Stephanie Murray, The Arizona Republic, 16 Aug. 2024
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“Get on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get%20on. Accessed 11 Sep. 2024.
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