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getting

  • present participle of get.

Example Sentences

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Wherever you plan to see the Strawberry Moon, higher ground is your best bet for getting a great view.

From BBC • Jun. 29, 2026

San Francisco’s surging tech industry, which is getting a burst of new business around artificial intelligence, may even have a knock-on effect on Los Angeles-area real estate, Haze said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 2026

However, now that her children are getting older, she revealed that she felt like the time was right for her to return to the set.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 29, 2026

In the back of Klapp’s mind is the fear of getting left behind.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 29, 2026

Meanwhile, the rejected taco is getting cold, and I’m hungry.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith