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get right

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  1. Understand accurately or do correctly, as in If I get it right, you're not leaving until tomorrow, or The faucet works perfectly; the plumber finally got it right. [First half of 1900s]


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The most important visuals to get right were the giant skylight and the escalators climbing up from the mall’s center.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 5, 2026

“If this geopolitical overhang starts to dissipate, we think we get right back to a really strong fundamental picture for the economy,” he added.

From Barron's Apr. 23, 2026

Meek says he could use any extra income he can get right now to keep up with inflation.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 6, 2026

This “fragile decade” of preretirement years leading up to retirement and the first five years after you stop working are critical to get right.

From MarketWatch Mar. 21, 2026

Unfortunately, I knew, he was going to get right back up.

From "Winger" by Andrew Smith

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