getting there
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Llontop, who grew up watching the World Cup, arrived at the pick-up match with her two children — and even documented her journey getting there on TikTok to her more than 50,000 followers.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
An investor’s aim is for a portfolio to “generate the growth and income needed to support someone for the rest of their life,” but each person’s path to getting there will be different.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026
But getting there now could require some restructuring.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026
"She's getting there, she will get there because she's very strong – but that will take time."
From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026
He asked her to come down to the police station, and gave her careful instructions for getting there on the bus.
From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt
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