How to Use getting to know in a Sentence

getting to know

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  • And now the entire world is getting to know thanks to the MLB and the Tigers.
    Scott Talley, Detroit Free Press, 13 July 2024
  • Without a doubt, the best part was getting to know and work with you.
    Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 May 2023
  • But it’s been awesome, these last couple of days, getting to know the guys.
    Calvin Watkins, Dallas News, 29 Aug. 2023
  • With more shows, the group looks forward to fans getting to know them better.
    Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 15 Mar. 2023
  • But after that comes getting to know the job through 12-hour shifts with a trainer.
    Elena Santa Cruz, The Arizona Republic, 26 May 2023
  • Or try them both; the pistachio is a nut worth getting to know very well.
    Melissa Clark, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2024
  • Most of them were getting to know each other at the same time as fans were meeting them.
    Louis Staples, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2023
  • Of course, everyone's favorite part of a new show is getting to know the cast.
    Addison Aloian, Women's Health, 6 May 2023
  • The two men, who were just getting to know the Arizona senator, laughed.
    Robert Draper, New York Times, 1 May 2023
  • The two men, who were just getting to know the Arizona senator, laughed.
    Robert Draper, New York Times, 1 May 2023
  • Nothing, though, beats getting to know your way around the heavens.
    Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 21 Jan. 2024
  • One of the perks of sitting close to the people making your food and drink is getting to know their stories.
    Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 24 Mar. 2023
  • With golden tones and hints of puppy-like charm, Pinot is a bit shy when first getting to know him.
    The Republic, The Arizona Republic, 17 Mar. 2023
  • Late in the pandemic, the couple both worked from the front porch and loved getting to know the rhythms of their neighborhood.
    Rory Evans, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 July 2024
  • Then state your goal as getting to know your granddaughter on his and his wife's terms.
    Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 14 May 2023
  • And one of the best ways of getting to know each other again is to ask people to serve together.
    Evan Osnos, The New Yorker, 9 July 2023
  • This comes from getting to know them as a person or through tools like the Hogan Assessment.
    Jill Bornstein, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024
  • It’s been great getting to know you these past several years.
    Patrick Mullane, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2023
  • It’s been a real privilege getting to know so many of you.
    Ariel Shapiro, The Verge, 11 Apr. 2024
  • It’s been a pleasure getting to know hundreds of students, ADs and coaches over the last six years.
    Richard Obert, The Arizona Republic, 31 Mar. 2023
  • Spend some time getting to know the different Rolex models, then make your choice.
    Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 7 May 2024
  • The two royal couples spent the day getting to know each other better.
    Simon Perry, Peoplemag, 30 Nov. 2023
  • The forward is an enigma that Liverpool fans are still getting to know and love.
    Joseph O'Sullivan, Forbes, 17 Feb. 2024
  • The conversations continue, and all the men seem to be having a great time getting to know Joan.
    Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 19 Sep. 2024
  • This means getting to know them on a deeply personal level.
    Rabi Gupta, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2023
  • And after spending the past few days together getting to know De Sarno and his team, will that help guide his DJ setlist at all?
    Liam Hess, Vogue, 22 Sep. 2023
  • Ansari tried out improv comedy for a year and half in Dallas, even getting to know her now-husband in the process.
    Adithi Ramakrishnan, Dallas News, 8 Apr. 2023
  • Kendall Jenner and Bad Bunny are getting to know each other.
    Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 21 Feb. 2023
  • And more Southerners are getting to know Wawa as stores open in Alabama and break ground in other Southern states.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2024
  • In addition to getting to know the men in the program, Kiyan has also worked with his mom on a holiday program to help make Christmas possible for 400 inner city kids.
    Anna Halkidis, Parents, 16 Oct. 2024

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