get back to
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The creature then attempted to get back to the water, sparking swift action from police and Department of Conservation officials to make sure it did so unharmed.
From Barron's ● Sep. 28, 2026
But when I call, I am directed to leave my name, Social Security number and date of birth and told that someone will get back to me.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 23, 2026
I can’t wait to get back to actual football.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
“I’ve got to find a way to recover and get back to the player I can be.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
Mutti and I were trying to help him up, doing all we could to persuade him that we had to get back to the shelter.
From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo
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