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The phrase "a few getting" is not correct and does not convey a clear meaning in written English.
It may be intended to refer to a small number of people or things that are in the process of obtaining or achieving something, but it lacks clarity.
Example: "There are a few getting ready for the event, but most are still at home."
Alternatives: "a few obtaining" or "a few receiving".
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If politics really is show business for the ugly, there's quite a few getting a TV makeover.
There may be a few getting on a bit, but Chris Rogers has a bit more time left in him, particularly now he has cemented his place in the team, and Brad Haddin has said he will be around for a good while yet.
Motorola lists most of the devices for a Q3 release, with just a few getting Q2 treatment, so there's still quite a road ahead for you Gingerbread-packing phandroids.
The 'maybes' get a brief second look because there was something that caught my eye--some of them falling into the round file and a few getting some further interest for an open position or for scanning into our applicant data file.
Then you answer a few "getting to know you" questions.
Similar(55)
A few got hurt.
"Well, a few got sick..
A few got angry.
Only a few got extra.
A few got four-figure checks.
A few get invited back year on year.
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