get along
verb
got along; got along or gotten along; getting along; gets along
Examples of get along in a Sentence
most college students can get along with just a few hours of sleep at night
the preparations for the party are getting along just fine
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Perez and DeSantis don’t get along, and in Tallahassee, personal agendas get in the way — this time with serious consequences.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
The whole settlement will collapse if townspeople can’t get along.
—Stephanie Burt, New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2026
Edwards said the room gets along well and is learning from one another.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
Positive reinforcement can also motivate your child to do their chores, get along with their siblings, or complete their homework assignments without arguing.
—Amy Morin, Parents, 1 Apr. 2026
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
The whole settlement will collapse if townspeople can’t get along.
—Stephanie Burt, New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2026
Edwards said the room gets along well and is learning from one another.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
Positive reinforcement can also motivate your child to do their chores, get along with their siblings, or complete their homework assignments without arguing.
—Amy Morin, Parents, 1 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for get along
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“Get along.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/get%20along. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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