get started
phrase
1
: to begin doing or working on something
You (had) better get started if you want to finish on time.
2
: to begin an important period in one's life or career
newlyweds who are just getting started on their lives together.
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1 July 2026
And, this July specifically, can be a smart time to get started.
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CBS News,
30 June 2026
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Avery Carl,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
And, this July specifically, can be a smart time to get started.
—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for get started
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“Get started.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/get%20started. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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