get
verb (used with object)
to receive or come to have possession, use, or enjoyment of.
has got
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present perfectof get (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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“The property manager has got to know the age of the roof, the plumbing, the elevator. Ask for information surrounding the condo,” Lester told MarketWatch.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 18, 2026
A left knee injury that sidelined Garrett for most of training camp and preseason practices has got to be a major concern for coach Sean McVay and defensive coordinator Chris Shula.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2026
He blamed the Spurs strikers after their 0-0 draw with Nottingham Forest, but at least he has got some in his squad.
From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026
"He should think about the flexibility he has got within those rules to make investments in the long term."
From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026
Henry has got some of Esme’s island music playing and uses his root beer bottle as a microphone to sing to us while he cooks.
From "Shouting at the Rain" by Lynda Mullaly Hunt
