get busy
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“We see some wonderful opportunities, and we hope to get busy very quickly,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026
That said, life can get busy, and sometimes I need to get dinner on the table quickly.
From Salon • Apr. 29, 2025
“We need to get together, roll up our sleeves and get busy learning from each other.”
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 14, 2024
When the temperatures are right, with tools in hand, you’ll be ready to get busy in the garden.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 1, 2024
George tries his best to gently unravel the sheet, to get busy with his part of the rescue, but Lark refuses to budge from her cocoon.
From "A Bird Will Soar" by Alison Green Myers
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