1
: one that gets
2
: a substance introduced into a vacuum tube or electric lamp to remove traces of gas
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The top two vote getters will win three-year terms on the board.
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Alec Johnson, Journal Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2024
James is followed by Kevin Durant of Phoenix and Nikola Jokić of Denver as the top three vote getters in the West.
—Journal Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2024
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Alec Johnson, Journal Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2024
James is followed by Kevin Durant of Phoenix and Nikola Jokić of Denver as the top three vote getters in the West.
—Journal Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2024
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“Getter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/getter. Accessed 5 May. 2024.
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