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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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2
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
The battle against the Knights got out of hand quickly as TCU started the game in the worst fashion.
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Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Jan. 2025
Sitting in front of him was the angry sentry known as Devlin’s Billabong, named when Bruce Devlin needed six shots to get out of the pond in the final round of the 1975 Andy Williams Open.
—Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Jan. 2025
Of course, critical to getting out of our fiscal mess is sizable economic growth, and a lower cap gains tax would be very helpful.
—Steve Forbes, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
There are generally two types of fighters in these brawls: the kind who get in — and push harder — when they’re hit in the face, and those who get out.
—Jack Crosbie, Rolling Stone, 14 Jan. 2025
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Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Jan. 2025
Sitting in front of him was the angry sentry known as Devlin’s Billabong, named when Bruce Devlin needed six shots to get out of the pond in the final round of the 1975 Andy Williams Open.
—Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Jan. 2025
Of course, critical to getting out of our fiscal mess is sizable economic growth, and a lower cap gains tax would be very helpful.
—Steve Forbes, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
There are generally two types of fighters in these brawls: the kind who get in — and push harder — when they’re hit in the face, and those who get out.
—Jack Crosbie, Rolling Stone, 14 Jan. 2025
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Those funds went toward identifying and responding to health emergencies and stopping disease threats from spreading across borders, according to the WHO’s website.—
Alejandra O’Connell-Domenech,
The Hill,
21 Jan. 2025
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Santa Ana winds, which are high-speed winds that blow from the mountains to the coast in California, could spread these devastating blazes further.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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The 48 men were arrested by Thai authorities 11 years ago after crossing the border to Thailand in an attempt to escape persecution in China.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN,
22 Jan. 2025
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Whatever happens, Iris can’t escape her programming, which obliges her to always be truthful, but doesn’t abide by Asimov’s second rule of robotics, which dictates that such a machine must not harm a human.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
22 Jan. 2025
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This story was originally published April 14, 2024 at 12:00 AM.—
Mará Rose Williams,
Kansas City Star,
28 Jan. 2025
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This story was originally published January 28, 2025 at 1:55 PM.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacramento Bee,
28 Jan. 2025
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With that math in mind, Republicans in Congress circulated a 50-page list of ideas to cover the costs of extending the tax cuts.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA TODAY,
25 Jan. 2025
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The Trojan builder has been circulating on GitHub pages, Telegram channels, and file-sharing services, where other hackers can download it for free.—
Michael Kan,
PCMAG,
24 Jan. 2025
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With the brutality and U.S. support continuing, refugees would continue to flee by sea, landing in South Florida.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
26 Jan. 2025
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Investigators believe that an armed assailant entered the location and fired a gun, and then fled the scene, police said.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Jan. 2025
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The hoodie comes in the team's classic red with an AFC and Chiefs logo printed on the front.—
Christopher Murray,
Fox News,
28 Jan. 2025
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Some are vintage, some are oversized, and they are printed in a variety of languages.—
Lois K. Solomon,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Jan. 2025
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The guide combines essential information – such as getting around on an island lacking roads connecting the major settlements – with advice on what to see and do, and where to stay and eat.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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To get around opposition to new ports, Republicans during Trump’s first term considered but never acted on a plan to use West Coast military bases or other federal properties as fossil fuel export sites.—
Matthew Brown,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Jan. 2025
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The Bears flew McCarthy in on a private plane on Jan. 15.—
Adam Jahns,
The Athletic,
20 Jan. 2025
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Editors are awash with clients and premium microphones are flying off the shelves.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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