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as in to visit
to make a brief visit
come by after work and I'll give you some clothes for the rummage sale
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as in to win
to receive as return for effort
a literary award like that isn't easy to come by
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Recent Examples of come by
Attainable homes are harder and harder to come by in Johnson County as home prices continue to increase.
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Kansas City Star, 23 July 2025
Also available on the Big Island are blackwater dives, in which divers are tethered 50 feet below the surface in open ocean, holding a dive light and waiting to see what creatures come by.
—AFAR Media, 22 July 2025
Definitive ages are hard to come by in the original video games, but the duo appear to be in their 20s by the 2023 game Tears of the Kingdom.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 16 July 2025
Rothschild said her direct support providers, who are paid through a Medicaid waiver, come by for one to three hours, four to five days a week, to help her cook, clean, shop and organize.
—Kayla Jimenez, USA Today, 19 July 2025
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Kansas City Star, 23 July 2025
Also available on the Big Island are blackwater dives, in which divers are tethered 50 feet below the surface in open ocean, holding a dive light and waiting to see what creatures come by.
—AFAR Media, 22 July 2025
Definitive ages are hard to come by in the original video games, but the duo appear to be in their 20s by the 2023 game Tears of the Kingdom.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 16 July 2025
Rothschild said her direct support providers, who are paid through a Medicaid waiver, come by for one to three hours, four to five days a week, to help her cook, clean, shop and organize.
—Kayla Jimenez, USA Today, 19 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for come by
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Best time to visit: May to September, during Botswana’s dry season, when the temperatures are cooler and skies clearer.—
Sarah Kingdom,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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After visiting the Cincinnati Bengals, New Orleans Saints, and Miami Dolphins, Fant has a new home.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 July 2025
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Who won Head of Household on 'Big Brother'? Who is on the block on 'Big Brother'?—
David Wysong,
The Enquirer,
26 July 2025
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Today, women in NHRA have amassed an impressive resume, with more than 100 women having won at an NHRA national event and athletes like two-time Top Fuel champion Brittany Force paving the way as the fastest person in NHRA history, setting a national record of 3.62-seconds at 341.59-mph.—
Caroline Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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How many intelligent devices are running in your home right now?—
Rajesh Subramaniam,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Tuesday’s performance came in support of Mets starter Frankie Montas, who worked around eight hits and two walks to limit the Angels to two runs in 5.2 innings.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
23 July 2025
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Earlier this year, five Tenet Healthcare hospitals sued a different hospital ratings organization called the Leapfrog Group after its hospitals earned low safety grades, according to the Miami Herald.—
Lisa Schencker,
Chicago Tribune,
29 July 2025
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Instead, the latest Marvel movie picks up with its titular foursome several years into their new careers, having already earned fame and respect as the only superheroes on their planet, known as Earth 828.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
29 July 2025
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While the rubber-burning speed has yet to be realized, Musk’s tunnels are gaining traction as a new form of public transportation.—
Stuart Dyos,
The Tennessean,
30 July 2025
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Despite ongoing questions about privacy and biometric data collection, World has gained significant traction, with more than 12 million people verified through Orbs and approximately 26 million users downloading the app.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Of course, red meat isn't for everyone, and for those looking to reap the benefits without sinking their teeth into steak, there are alternatives.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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Offensive coordinator Kirby Moore will be able to reap the benefits of having him in his system, and so will the players out on the field.—
Chase Gemes,
Kansas City Star,
18 July 2025
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Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free daily newsletter to get breaking news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Symptoms of the disease, which can take up to 14 days after exposure to show up, include: Cough Fever Headaches Muscle aches Shortness of breath The disease can be treated with antibiotics, and most healthy people who get infected usually get better, but complications are possible.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
31 July 2025
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According to Deadline, The Fantastic Four: First Steps is projected to make $40 million to $45 million in its second Friday to Sunday frame, which, on the bottom end of that forecast, is a 66% drop in business from its opening weekend.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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In 1997, the family made the decision to exit the mall and take a freestanding location in a strip mall in Danvers.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
1 Aug. 2025
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