come through
verb
came through; come through; coming through; comes through
1
: to do what is needed or expected
came through in the clutch
2
a
: to be expressed
a writer whose personality comes through clearly in her writing
b
: to be communicated
a message that came through loud and clear
With the press of a tiny button on the aid, sound comes through to people with impaired hearing with even greater clarity than can be heard by someone with normal hearing.—
Jane E. Brody
Jane E. BrodyExamples of come through in a Sentence
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Stevens promised that North American fans may still get a chance to see the tour if the visa approvals eventually come through, though those dates could be further in the future because of his other travel plans.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2025
Normally, that kind of rushed means my base slips within a couple of hours—but Magic Hour came through again.
—Francesca Krempa, StyleCaster, 30 Sep. 2025
The flavor of the beer does come through with a hint of bitterness, which helps balance everything out.
—Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 30 Sep. 2025
Across the runways, joy and optimism came through — playful embellishments, sheer layers of organza and lace, and the return of feathers, fringe and bold jewelry all pointed to a season of creativity and craft.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
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Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2025
Normally, that kind of rushed means my base slips within a couple of hours—but Magic Hour came through again.
—Francesca Krempa, StyleCaster, 30 Sep. 2025
The flavor of the beer does come through with a hint of bitterness, which helps balance everything out.
—Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 30 Sep. 2025
Across the runways, joy and optimism came through — playful embellishments, sheer layers of organza and lace, and the return of feathers, fringe and bold jewelry all pointed to a season of creativity and craft.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
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“Come through.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/come%20through. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.
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