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Recent Examples of Synonyms for came on
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Most of all, though, the 26-year-old has emerged as the Hornets’ most notable leader, taking on the role with an unwavering commitment.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Mar. 2025 -
What To Know According to a new straw poll released by The Lost Coast on Tuesday, conducted among 2,640 respondents in California, Braveheart actor Mel Gibson has emerged as the top Republican candidate for California governor, with 12% of the vote.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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The culture already existed before the film, but ‘Twister’ changed the way people thought of themselves as storm chasers.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2025
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The desert dunes responsible for the rock formations in the area existed 140 million years ago, according to the National Park Service.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Came on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/came%20on. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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