come in
verb
came in; come in; coming in; comes in
1
a
: to arrive on a scene
new models coming in
b
: to become available
Data began coming in.
2
: to place among those finishing
came in last
3
a
: to function in an indicated manner
come in handy
b
of a telecommunications signal
: to be received
came in loud and clear
4
: to assume a role or function
That's where you come in.
5
: to attain maturity, fruitfulness, or production
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This loafer comes in five colors, has an Ortholite insole, and features arch support.
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Its most visible moment came in 2023, when Chanakya’s artisans brought their craft to Dior’s pre-fall show at Mumbai’s Gateway of India.
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7 July 2026
Cooler heads prevail An airliner comes in to land at Heathrow Airport, London.
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Alex Harring,
CNBC,
6 July 2026
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Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
7 July 2026
This loafer comes in five colors, has an Ortholite insole, and features arch support.
—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
7 July 2026
Its most visible moment came in 2023, when Chanakya’s artisans brought their craft to Dior’s pre-fall show at Mumbai’s Gateway of India.
—
Sujata Assomull,
Vogue,
7 July 2026
Cooler heads prevail An airliner comes in to land at Heathrow Airport, London.
—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
6 July 2026
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“Come in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/come%20in. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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