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as in to cope
to meet one's day-to-day needs
most college students can get along with just a few hours of sleep at night
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as in to progress
to move forward along a course
the preparations for the party are getting along just fine
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Recent Examples of get along
Challenge Assumptions Kate assumed her problem was cultural—her teams didn’t get along.
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Rhea Wessel, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
As the exes attempt to get along for the sake of both their children, what did Affleck get for Lopez on this first Christmas after their separation?
—Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 26 Dec. 2024
And to have a group of people around us that are supportive and happy when Chris and I get along?
—Jim Ryan, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Politics & Policy The Pleasure of Disagreeing with Bill Buckley
Jeff Greenfield
Recalling a time when liberals and conservatives could get along.
—William Voegeli, National Review, 19 Dec. 2024
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Rhea Wessel, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
As the exes attempt to get along for the sake of both their children, what did Affleck get for Lopez on this first Christmas after their separation?
—Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 26 Dec. 2024
And to have a group of people around us that are supportive and happy when Chris and I get along?
—Jim Ryan, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Politics & Policy The Pleasure of Disagreeing with Bill Buckley
Jeff Greenfield
Recalling a time when liberals and conservatives could get along.
—William Voegeli, National Review, 19 Dec. 2024
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Here are some tips for coping and managing pain:201819 Take an over-the-counter pain reliever, such as Advil or Motrin (ibuprofen), about 20 to 30 minutes before the procedure can reduce cramping and discomfort.Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 14 Jan. 2025
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Homeowners likely face fights with their insurance companies, as local officials grapple with how to cope with billions of dollars worth of damage.Obed Manuel, NPR, 14 Jan. 2025
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As the winter storms progress, more updates are expected from local authorities to guide residents and travelers through potentially dangerous conditions.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 12 Jan. 2025
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Despite these votes, the bill did not progress from a conference committee assigned to reconcile the differences before the end of the legislative session.Gary Collins, Baltimore Sun, 10 Jan. 2025
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Advertisement According to Amika Mota, who worked as a firefighter in California’s Chowchilla prison before her release in 2015, during major fires prisoners do a lot of preventive and protective work, like clearing brush or cutting gaps in the vegetation to slow the spread of flames.Keri Blakinger, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025
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So our parents have no idea about one of the most important things their children are doing.Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Jan. 2025
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But Ole Miss took a 12-point lead into the fourth quarter and proceeded to miss all 12 field-goal attempts in the final period, including a potential score-tying layup at the buzzer.Sabreena Merchant, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
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Faraji references having an employment contract, which might contain language that blocks, limits or complicates her ability to proceed with claims in a court.Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 6 Jan. 2025
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The Lions should have enough to get by the crumbling Bears, but the final two games against the 49ers and Vikings may be too much.Steve Silverman, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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Benji lives in Binghamton and, it’s suggested, gets by doing odd jobs.Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 13 Dec. 2024
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Chelsea boots are a wardrobe staple and the perfect way to march powerfully into the new year.Kristen Philipkoski, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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That campaign, which began in 1864, forced thousands of Navajo to march hundreds of miles to Fort Sumner, in what is now eastern New Mexico.Derek M. Norman, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025
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The bike has a seat height of only 28.7 inches (729 mm) meaning most people won't have a problem getting on or off.New Atlas, New Atlas, 11 Jan. 2025
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Since there are three 1’s, the universe is bringing a divine intervention, telling us to get on track for 2025.Lisa Stardust, People.com, 11 Jan. 2025
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In one photo shared by TMZ, the pair can even be spotted making out.Glamour, Glamour, 6 Jan. 2025
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The guy was made out to be a MASSIVE punchline after his rough rookie year.Vic Tafur, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
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“Get along.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get%20along. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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