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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
Electrical outlets in cruise ship staterooms are often hard to come by, and this flat power strip opens up more options for plugging in with regular sockets and USB-A and C ports.
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Terri Peters, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2025
So many children came by all the time to see [him].
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 6 Jan. 2025
But there were some staples that were easier to come by, like whole grains and beans.
—Michiko Tomioka, Contributor, CNBC, 5 Jan. 2025
His half-brother said that their father had a stroke in 2023 and that Jabbar frequently came by to help take care of him.
—Suzanne Gamboa, NBC News, 3 Jan. 2025
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Terri Peters, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2025
So many children came by all the time to see [him].
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 6 Jan. 2025
But there were some staples that were easier to come by, like whole grains and beans.
—Michiko Tomioka, Contributor, CNBC, 5 Jan. 2025
His half-brother said that their father had a stroke in 2023 and that Jabbar frequently came by to help take care of him.
—Suzanne Gamboa, NBC News, 3 Jan. 2025
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Zhang Guoqing, the vice premier, visited hospitals and tent camps on Monday night.Tiffany May, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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Government leaders and high-profile executives have all visited Trump in Palm Beach, both to pay their respects, but also to understand Trump's intentions and shape his views.Marc Caputo, Axios, 8 Jan. 2025
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Throughout her career, Eilish has won nine Grammy awards and has received 32 nominations.Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2025
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Prior to this year, Lamar Jackson had won 2 playoff games and 2 MVP awards.Josh Kendall, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
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As an independent, Walden hasn’t absolutely ruled out running in the June 24 Democratic primary in which Adams already faces a sprawling field of challengers.Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 13 Jan. 2025
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Fresh off a 49-33 run in 2023-24, expectations were high for the Pelicans to take a potential leap this year.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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The Greta Ballet Flats have earned a loyal following.Neha Tandon, People.com, 5 Jan. 2025
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Women with certifications or professional memberships earn 36% more each week than those without, making this an essential step for career growth.Christine Michel Carter, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
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The 'zebra striping' trend, where individuals alternate between alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, is gaining traction, allowing people to enjoy the social aspect of drinking while maintaining balance.Amber Love Bond, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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And in each of those contests, the national opposition party has gained ground relative to its statewide performance in the presidential election a year earlier.Geoffrey Skelley, ABC News, 6 Jan. 2025
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From there, the Panthers can reap — pun intended — the rewards in 2025.Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 15 Jan. 2025
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However, resisting the urge to panic led many investors to reap the benefits of a resilient U.S. market.Wes Moss, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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People with low credit scores can also have trouble getting a loan or can be forced to borrow at higher interest rates.Noam N. Levey, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2025
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Biden's plan was to enable applicants to stay with their families while immigration officials determined their cases, touting it as a far more humane way to carry out the process and get more people green cards or permanent resident status.Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
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Ash trickled down from a gray sky and the smell of smoke lingered in the air Thursday as Angelenos made phone calls to loved ones.Angela Yang, NBC News, 10 Jan. 2025
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Effect of Technology on Hunting Opportunity The context for Idaho’s HAT working group is that as technology makes hunters more effective at killing animals, hunting opportunity diminishes.Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Come by.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/come%20by. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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