get to the bottom of
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“We got to call the witnesses, got to bring them in, put them under oath and get to the bottom of it because this is a very, very serious matter.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026
"This is a very sad situation; our hearts go out to everyone involved. We hope we can get to the bottom of what's gone on as soon as possible," he added.
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026
Jonathan’s curiosity is piqued, and he slips away from his wife’s side to get to the bottom of why they’re being followed — which is revealed to be the novel’s inciting incident.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 2, 2026
He used this hearing to try to get to the bottom of it.
From Slate ● Mar. 20, 2026
We are a town built on justice, so we are compelled to get to the bottom of this situation.
From "Dead End in Norvelt" by Jack Gantos
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