get
verb (used with object)
to receive or come to have possession, use, or enjoyment of.
has gotten
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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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No question that on every level, stand-up comedy has gotten meaner over the last decade.
From Salon ● Sep. 19, 2026
But, according to a Times analysis, the department has gotten worse at serving court orders each year since 2020.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026
Investors also wonder if the sudden calls to slow down AI development are not just cover by hyperscalers to slow spending that has gotten ahead of itself.
From Barron's ● Sep. 14, 2026
“For shoppers who didn’t find a home during peak season, the math has gotten more challenging,” Kara Ng, an economist at Zillow, said in a research note.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
Luckily, by the time half the class has gotten through their turns, it’s time for break, and I haven’t been called on yet.
From "Amina's Voice" by Hena Khan
