get through to
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Fliers scrambled to make new connections and get through to airlines on jammed phone lines.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 2026
“I was able to get through to them right away, and they had trained agents to deal with people who were grieving,” she said.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 27, 2026
"I think everyone had the same mindset of, all right, the main thing is just to get through to Super Eights," said Bethell.
From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026
However, while they were preparing to be talked through the process themselves, someone did get through to try to take them to hospital.
From BBC • Feb. 5, 2026
Lee said, “Can’t you hear me? Can’t I get through to you? Cal, don’t you know what I’m saying?”
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
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