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
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Though many see data entry and painstakingly cleaning up mistakes that come through in digitization as a tedious slog, Aitkens is built differently.
—Keith Matheny, Freep.com, 14 July 2025
And by the time approval came through, the conditions had often shifted.
—Aytekin Tank, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
Parents initially said shot came through window Police later questioned Ralph Taylor, who was in the bedroom when the officers arrived.
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Prime also announced in June the elimination of more than 100 jobs collectively – including chief medical officer at Mercy, which is now under a regional CMO – with more cuts to come through July.
—Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2025
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Keith Matheny, Freep.com, 14 July 2025
And by the time approval came through, the conditions had often shifted.
—Aytekin Tank, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
Parents initially said shot came through window Police later questioned Ralph Taylor, who was in the bedroom when the officers arrived.
—Chris Ramirez, jsonline.com, 10 July 2025
Prime also announced in June the elimination of more than 100 jobs collectively – including chief medical officer at Mercy, which is now under a regional CMO – with more cuts to come through July.
—Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2025
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“Come through.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/come%20through. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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