get back
verb
got back; got back or gotten back; getting back; gets back
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: to gain revenge : retaliate
—usually used with at
: to regain possession of : recover
Examples of get back in a Sentence
the distraught owner cried that she would do anything to get back her lost dog
Recent Examples on the Web
The Miami Hurricanes are looking like College Football Playoff contenders in Year 4 under Mario Cristobal and the Miami Dolphins are trying to find a way to get back into relevance in Year 4 under Mike McDaniel.
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Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2025
But, if Starbucks can deliver on the Green Apron promise and get back to a 17% margin, Silberman said the stock could become more compelling.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2025
With so much money coming in, the president may soon get back to his first love, building.
—Dan Alexander, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Tiny homes make those dreams possible, affordable, and practical for those whose dreams also include right-sizing their lives and getting back to what’s really important.
—Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2025
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Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2025
But, if Starbucks can deliver on the Green Apron promise and get back to a 17% margin, Silberman said the stock could become more compelling.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2025
With so much money coming in, the president may soon get back to his first love, building.
—Dan Alexander, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Tiny homes make those dreams possible, affordable, and practical for those whose dreams also include right-sizing their lives and getting back to what’s really important.
—Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for get back
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“Get back.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/get%20back. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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