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had gotten

  • past perfect of get.

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By spring training in what he acknowledged was his final season, Kent had gotten over it and was ready for a last try.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 17, 2026

A commitment Orcel had gotten from the German finance agency to publicly say it supported UniCredit’s purchase didn’t materialize.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 8, 2026

Backstedt-Calvert added dine-and-dash incidents had gotten "worse and worse" in recent years.

From BBC Jul. 7, 2026

At that time, management said business had gotten better in North America, helped by gains in soccer and running shoes.

From MarketWatch Jun. 30, 2026

It was better than the supplemental reading packets Mom had gotten for me, anyway.

From Absolutely Almost by Lisa Graff