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to take place
let's wait and see what comes down at the meeting
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Recent Examples of coming down
And then coming down and just jacking up a dribble pull-up is not a good shot.
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Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
The cost of launching satellites to space is coming down just as the costs of building and operating AI data centers on earth are rising.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026
For more than 15 years, the Oak Park Farmers Market has spanned McClatchy Park in Sacramento on Saturdays, and the market’s tents are now permanently coming down.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 15 Jan. 2026
The analysts, who raised their price target to $206 from $195 and kept their buy rating, said consumers getting tax breaks and inflation coming down should help.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2026
The cobwebs are coming down, and the twinkle lights are going up!
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Nov. 2025
Zane Wach and his father had ascended the peak by the Mountaineer’s Route but were reportedly coming down via the trail.
—Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2025
Moody, with three seconds left and a steady mist coming down, nailed a 38-yard field goal to give the Bears the 25-24 win.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2025
The Dodgers stole two games at the raucous Citizens Bank Park, with both games coming down to the wire.
—Noah Camras, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
The cost of launching satellites to space is coming down just as the costs of building and operating AI data centers on earth are rising.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026
For more than 15 years, the Oak Park Farmers Market has spanned McClatchy Park in Sacramento on Saturdays, and the market’s tents are now permanently coming down.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 15 Jan. 2026
The analysts, who raised their price target to $206 from $195 and kept their buy rating, said consumers getting tax breaks and inflation coming down should help.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2026
The cobwebs are coming down, and the twinkle lights are going up!
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Nov. 2025
Zane Wach and his father had ascended the peak by the Mountaineer’s Route but were reportedly coming down via the trail.
—Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2025
Moody, with three seconds left and a steady mist coming down, nailed a 38-yard field goal to give the Bears the 25-24 win.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2025
The Dodgers stole two games at the raucous Citizens Bank Park, with both games coming down to the wire.
—Noah Camras, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coming down
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While the Super Bowl halftime show is happening on NBC and Peacock, Turning Point USA is hosting an alternative halftime show for viewers at home.—
Maria Francis,
Oklahoman,
8 Feb. 2026
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That difference — that scissor that is happening in the sled — is what gives you steering.—
Jayson Jenks,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Chicago Teachers Union President Stacey Davis Gates will be stepping away from her duties and going on a temporary medical leave, the union announced on Wednesday.—
CBS Chicago Team,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
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In January 2025, fans thought Monfils had a shot at the Australian Open title after going on a three-win streak.—
Erica Marrison,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
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Hamdan, however, will have his work cut out for him with the Dolphins, a team with a quarterback coming off a dismal season in Tua Tagovailoa and an unproven second-year player in Quinn Ewers.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2026
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Moss, who is coming off her Emmy-winning role on The Handmaid’s Tale, recently starred in and produced the FX on Hulu limited series The Veil.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The liquid will feel toasty going down, and a hot mug is excellent for heating cold hands.—
Erin Huffstetler,
The Spruce,
9 Feb. 2026
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But Paramount Skydance’s David Ellison is not going down without a fight.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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There are finally clues to sift through, and everyone hopes that answers are coming soon and that hopefully Nancy can be recovered alive and well.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
13 Feb. 2026
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Recruitment is expected to begin in coming weeks.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Coming down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coming%20down. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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