get along
verb
got along; got along or gotten along; getting along; gets along
Examples of get along in a Sentence
most college students can get along with just a few hours of sleep at night
the preparations for the party are getting along just fine
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It can also be determined by their breed, as non-sporting dogs who aren't bred to be hunters are more likely to get along with cats.
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David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
The stews Danni and Diana are relieved to be getting along so well, even if to us viewers this is obviously the calm before the storm.
—Emma Soren, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2024
Sometimes all the step-siblings get along, but things can change when the elders’ needs increase, creating demands for new responsibilities.
—Carolyn Rosenblatt, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
The meet went incredibly well with both roosters getting along swimmingly with the rest of the birds.
—Karri Peifer, Axios, 29 Oct. 2024
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David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
The stews Danni and Diana are relieved to be getting along so well, even if to us viewers this is obviously the calm before the storm.
—Emma Soren, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2024
Sometimes all the step-siblings get along, but things can change when the elders’ needs increase, creating demands for new responsibilities.
—Carolyn Rosenblatt, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
The meet went incredibly well with both roosters getting along swimmingly with the rest of the birds.
—Karri Peifer, Axios, 29 Oct. 2024
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“Get along.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/get%20along. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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