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as in to arrive
to get to a destination
when do you think they'll come?
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as in to happen
to take place
whatever may come we'll always be together
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as in to do
to move forward along a course
how is the remodeling job coming?
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Recent Examples of come
The decision came before Carney headed to this week’s NATO summit, where allies face pressure to back higher defense spending with concrete plans.
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Rob Gillies,
Los Angeles Times,
7 July 2026
Unlike some folding bikes – including popular models from Brompton and Birdy – which come with small 16-inch wheels, the Tetra gets 20-inchers for greater comfort over a variety of road surfaces.
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New Atlas,
7 July 2026
Strong internal relationships, institutional credibility, leadership opportunities, and career growth often come more easily inside organizations where people know your value and are invested in your success.
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Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
7 July 2026
In addition to a tray table, the seats come with a three-prong power outlet and USB charging port.
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Annie Archer,
Travel + Leisure,
7 July 2026
Its Xbox division will lose about one-fifth of its staff, including 1,600 jobs on Monday and additional cuts in the coming months.
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Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
7 July 2026
The summit is playing out against the backdrop of Russia’s war in Ukraine and comes just after deadly Russian strikes on Ukraine’s capital city of Kyiv.
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Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
7 July 2026
The announcement comes less than a year after Norwood became the target of major industry backlash following claims by van der Velden that the AI creation was about to signed up to an agency.
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Alex Ritman,
Variety,
6 July 2026
For many adults exploring online dating for seniors or looking for companionship after 50, that possibility is reason enough to remain curious about what comes next.
—
Matthew Kayser
updated July 6,
Miami Herald,
6 July 2026
Rob Gillies,
Los Angeles Times,
7 July 2026
Unlike some folding bikes – including popular models from Brompton and Birdy – which come with small 16-inch wheels, the Tetra gets 20-inchers for greater comfort over a variety of road surfaces.
—
New Atlas,
7 July 2026
Strong internal relationships, institutional credibility, leadership opportunities, and career growth often come more easily inside organizations where people know your value and are invested in your success.
—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
7 July 2026
In addition to a tray table, the seats come with a three-prong power outlet and USB charging port.
—
Annie Archer,
Travel + Leisure,
7 July 2026
Its Xbox division will lose about one-fifth of its staff, including 1,600 jobs on Monday and additional cuts in the coming months.
—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
7 July 2026
The summit is playing out against the backdrop of Russia’s war in Ukraine and comes just after deadly Russian strikes on Ukraine’s capital city of Kyiv.
—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
7 July 2026
The announcement comes less than a year after Norwood became the target of major industry backlash following claims by van der Velden that the AI creation was about to signed up to an agency.
—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
6 July 2026
For many adults exploring online dating for seniors or looking for companionship after 50, that possibility is reason enough to remain curious about what comes next.
—
Matthew Kayser
updated July 6,
Miami Herald,
6 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for come
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With group play coming to a close and the Round of 32 approaching, the competition is heating up as teams look to punch their tickets to the knockout round in hopes of hoisting the FIFA World Cup Trophy at the final on Sunday, July 19.
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Tracy had approached the team about a contract extension late in the 2005 season, a bold request considering the team’s record.
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On June 23, an attendant at a gas station in the center of Moscow told CNN that tankers were still arriving and delivering fuel according to schedule.
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The 2025 season was a rough one in Tim Albin’s first season at the helm after arriving from Ohio.
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As Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's reported wedding approaches, experts say the ceremony is poised to become much more than a celebrity milestone.
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Swift is known for her Fourth of July parties, which have become Rhode Island lore.
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That was a normal action in football that happened by accident.
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This is the business end, and this is the stage where, in my opinion, the big players step forward and the big players carry the pressure and make things happen.
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The divergence is over whether the worker shortage is improving slowly or still getting worse, and what the Supreme Court should do about it.
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The band is forced into doing take after take in his quest to fully convey his own emotions.
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As luxury travel continues shifting toward experiences that prioritize authenticity over excess, wine country may be entering a new era—one where the bottle remains the starting point, but no longer the entire story.
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King concluded that Saulter was in a conspiracy to get King removed from office, and directed Arriola to view recordings of other cameras in the office to determine who was entering the offices of Saulter and Goodloe.
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The 36-year-old Spaniard breaks Roger Federer’s record by appearing in a 66th consecutive Grand Slam singles tournament, continuing a run that started at the 2002 French Open.
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Actress Mariska Hargitay, who joined Swift courtside at Madison Square Garden during Game 4 of the NBA Finals, appears to have one notable gap in her Broadway schedule.
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One thing everyone agrees on, though, is that airfare is likely to keep getting more expensive.
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And the research proves that this type of bias is only getting worse.
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