How to Use comings and goings in a Sentence

comings and goings

noun
  • Here’s a round-up of the art trade’s comings and goings.
    — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 6 May 2026
  • And what about the comings and goings on Slot’s coaching staff?
    — James Pearce, New York Times, 30 June 2025
  • These kinds of comings and goings aren’t unique to their family.
    — Mary Frances Ruskell, CNN Money, 29 June 2025
  • What would sum up the wild winter of Mets comings and goings better than that?
    — Jayson Stark, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
  • Visit a store, make a purchase, chat with staff and observe the comings and goings.
    — Shaun Lewis, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Of course, such a lavish setting comes with its own entrance for discreet comings and goings.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 14 Mar. 2023
  • Over the next few days Morrison kept a close eye on Brooks’ comings and goings.
    — Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 13 Mar. 2025
  • From there, researchers observe and log the animals’ comings and goings from dawn to dusk.
    — Chris Schalkx, AFAR Media, 20 Aug. 2025
  • As a fan, how in the world am I supposed to keep up with all the transfer portal comings and goings?
    — Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 13 May 2026
  • The comings and goings in the Rhode Island restaurant scene don't seem to stop.
    — Will Richmond, The Providence Journal, 18 Feb. 2026
  • To top it off, there is a helipad in the bow that can facilitate comings and goings by air.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 20 Nov. 2023
  • King, who has lived in the neighborhood for decades, also seemed to be informed about the comings and goings on the block.
    — Salvador Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2024
  • Because if your home isn’t set up to optimize your day-to-day comings and goings, then that can be a big nuisance.
    — Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 15 Mar. 2023
  • There will be comings and goings as the senior management ranks shuffle.
    — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 4 Feb. 2026
  • Its return is the latest in downtown Naperville’s comings and goings.
    — Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2025
  • Advertisement Sure would help with all the comings and goings.
    — Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2024
  • The cockerel had grown for more than a century, present for the comings and goings of the village, its births and deaths.
    — Sophie Elmhirst, The New Yorker, 17 Oct. 2024
  • Guards who monitor comings and goings at the high school were augmented by local sheriff’s deputies.
    — Andy Rose, CNN Money, 14 Mar. 2026
  • The bow is also equipped with a helipad to facilitate comings and goings.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 2 Mar. 2023
  • Ever wonder what happens to woodland animals when a deep layer of snow hides their comings and goings?
    — oregonlive, 21 Dec. 2022
  • Most of that could be attributed to the comings and goings associated with a new coaching staff.
    — Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2025
  • But with so many dog owners now working a hybrid schedule, managing your pet’s comings and goings can be a challenge.
    — Rennie Dyball, Peoplemag, 31 Aug. 2023
  • Bud also becomes increasingly paranoid about the comings and goings of his wife.
    — Niela Orr, Vulture, 13 Jan. 2026
  • Women on different shifts were often assigned to the same dorm room, the comings and goings disrupting their sleep.
    — IEEE Spectrum, 31 Dec. 2019
  • Hardly a zombie — this property is nearly fully leased — the sparkling lobby is alive with comings and goings.
    — Thomas Curwen, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2024
  • This feature, whether as a dog diary recap or as security footage sent to the cloud, can be a fun way to keep track of the comings and goings of your pet.
    — Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 17 Aug. 2023
  • The findings also reveal ancient comings and goings across the Bering Strait.
    — Brian Handwerk, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Jan. 2023
  • Eventually, Patricia set out a guest book simply to keep track of comings and goings.
    — Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 1 Apr. 2025
  • The yacht also features a sizable bow with a touch-and-go helipad that can facilitate comings and goings.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 24 Sep. 2024
  • Maureen had noticed that four therapists of different ages worked in that building and had tallied the comings and goings of some of their clients.
    — Yiyun Li, New Yorker, 15 June 2025

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