get somewhere
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"I couldn't even feel my hands on the last couple of greens, just hit the putt hoping it would get somewhere near the hole," he said.
From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026
To best view the eclipse, get somewhere ahead of 19:30 with as clear a view of the horizon as possible so that you can see the Moon as soon as it rises.
From BBC • Sep. 5, 2025
Fly Spirit when you have minimal bags, have minimal needs, and just need to get somewhere as cheaply as possible.
From Slate • Oct. 15, 2024
Face that fact honestly, and maybe we can get somewhere.
From Salon • Jul. 14, 2024
"You're mad at me right now. You always turn on me, just when we start to get somewhere."
From "Eleanor & Park" by Rainbow Rowell
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