Example Sentences

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While U.S. stocks have kept notching record highs, bitcoin is sliding to its weakest level in months, leaving some investors wondering what they had gotten themselves into.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

In short, the lower court’s ruling had gotten the legal question right, and the principles of precedent did not support changing that ruling.

From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026

At a recent visit to the chain’s Times Square location, it was clear the secret had gotten out: At least a dozen people were waiting in line to place their orders on touch-screens.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

He had gotten a laugh a moment before when he mocked President James Madison for not having a ballroom when the White House was burned by the British during the War of 1812.

From Salon • May 20, 2026

He had gotten about ten feet from the entrance.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny