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
And so it’s not like I’m trying to get somewhere.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 7, 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
‘There’s no time for tales till we get somewhere else, Mr. Frodo,’ said Sam.
From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien
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