as in getting around (to)
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setting up
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Drewenski said the project was put on hold because of the city’s limited resources, and said the city was working on setting up a committee to address the issue of redevelopment.—
Evy Lewis,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026 -
So far, there has been no formal commitment from either side about the scale of investment or on setting up a joint venture.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Getting down (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/getting%20down%20%28to%29. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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