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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Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 10 Feb. 2026
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Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 10 Feb. 2026
Is there a right or a wrong choice in choosing a dog breed that will get along well with your kids?
—Taylor Grothe, Parents, 9 Feb. 2026
The hosts actually get along well, socialize off-camera and spend time with each other’s families.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
There were reports that the two weren’t getting along not so long ago, when Andrew was first stripped of his titles.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 5 Feb. 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 15 Feb. 2026.
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