get even

phrase

: to get revenge

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But the covert nature of the transits meant the task of estimating the outlook for global supply got even harder. Weilun Soon, Fortune, 5 July 2026 The Americans face a tough test against Belgium that is viewed as a coin flip, and things would get even tougher afterward against Spain or Portugal. Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 4 July 2026 Brickell is set to get even more Class A office space in coming years. Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026 The thing is, Frank Darabont's adaptation is pretty great, and gets even better on repeat viewings. Brian Truitt, USA Today, 1 July 2026 And when Disney Cruise Line guests choose an excursion with the company, the ripple effect gets even bigger. Megan Dubois, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

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“Get even.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/get%20even. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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