get hold of

Example Sentences

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This isn’t Ali, but I hope you get hold of her.

From Literature

The last thing Robert or his family wanted was the newspapers getting hold of Elisha’s letters or asking Maggie for details about their so-called marriage.

From Literature

"Why can't it be the same for knives? This way kids won't be able to get hold of them and steal them."

From BBC

I finally got hold of myself and said in a loud whisper, “A hundred dollars for one monkey! Suffering cornmeal Johnnie! Grandpa, that must be some monkey!”

From Literature

South Derbyshire District Council spokesperson said the supplier of food waste collection vehicles was experiencing "exceptionally high demand", making it difficult to get hold of them.

From BBC