get through
verb
got through; got through or gotten through; getting through; gets through
1
: to reach a destination
2
: to gain approval or a desired outcome
3
a
: to become clear or understood
our warnings finally got through to him
b
: to complete a communications connection
Examples of get through in a Sentence
we had trouble getting through because of the heavy snowfall
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David Chiu, People.com, 21 May 2025
Here are ways to use a collaborative approach to problem solving to build your teams and get through challenges.
—Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
These are ideal for throwing in a hiking bag or getting through TSA.
—Kristin Canning, Wired News, 21 May 2025
Jalon Daniels, Kansas Breakdown: After injuries cut his 2023 and 2022 seasons short, Daniels was finally able to get through the season healthy last year for the Jayhawks.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 May 2025
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“Get through.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/get%20through. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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