as in getting
to become affected with (a disease or disorder)
I hope that you're not coming down with a cold
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So, Hilleary will be in the odd position of facing a significant pay cut for getting a big promotion on Capitol Hill.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025 -
How would Trump react to his administration now getting to decide the fate of CNN?—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
12 Sep. 2025
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Simultaneously, Foden attacks the vacant space, catching Manuel Ugarte off guard.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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Emeka Egbuka delivered on the preseason hype in his first NFL game, catching four passes for 67 yards and two scores.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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Pediatricians warn that waiting four years for the vaccine opens the door to more children contracting the virus.—
Kff Health News,
Oc Register,
16 Sep. 2025
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The City Council will contemplate contracting with another organization or carve out positions within the city to staff the center.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Coming down (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coming%20down%20%28with%29. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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