get
verb (used with object)
to receive or come to have possession, use, or enjoyment of.
have gotten
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present perfectof get.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 analyst’s thesis on these companies is in line with what he views to be a broader industry trend, which is that cybersecurity companies are still “accelerating nicely” but expectations may have gotten too high.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 17, 2026
"Second, if I did, I would have gotten crushed because I didn't have a why."
From Barron's ● Sep. 15, 2026
Drivers may not even realize how strong their air fresheners have gotten.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
"It's the only way we'll ever get proper change because people in agencies have gotten away with it for far too long."
From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026
“Well, maybe I wouldn’t have gotten eaten by one if I didn’t have to save your butt from getting swatted by one,” Owen said.
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
