Sentence examples for gets a paper from inspiring English sources
(She gets a paper cut from opening it, poor soul, and her assistant has to finish the job).
"Next thing we know," his wife said, "he gets a paper from the Immigration and Naturalization Service saying he is to be deported because of his conviction for domestic violence.
I find it fascinating that a carefully raised woman in Ecuador who stubs her toe or gets a paper cut says "Miercoles!" ("Wednesday") to avoid saying "mierda," in the same way a similarly raised American in the same situation would say "Sugar!" Yes, I know that I would be much better off studying verb forms instead of collecting idioms, but I can't help it.
I don't know anyone these days who gets a paper statement (the financial equivalent of carrying around a key chain) or goes inside a bank branch to actually interface with a teller.
"You may have a student finishing up his or her Ph.D., and that person gets a paper accepted to an international scientific meeting," says Chris Bargerstock, assistant director for the office for International Students & Scholars at MSU. "It's a great career opportunity, but they have to be worried about whether they are going to get their visa in time for a meeting.
While unwrapping a gift, Bella gets a paper cut, causing Edward's brother, Jasper, to become overwhelmed by the blood's scent and attempt to kill her.
