come after
verb
came after; come after; coming after; comes after
: to chase (someone) : to try to find or capture (someone you want to hurt or punish)
They're worried that the government might be coming after them.
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The drones’ downing comes after the US struck down four other attack drones on Friday.
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Dalia Abdelwahab, CNN Money, 7 June 2026
The break came after Zverev had a bit of luck when a backhand return hit the net but dribbled over on game point for Cobolli.
—Andrew Dampf, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
That came after Israel continued bombing Lebanon in defiance of Washington’s request days ago to stand down.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 7 June 2026
The attack came after Israel struck the outskirts of Beirut in its campaign against Hezbollah, days after Washington announced a new truce in Lebanon; Tehran has said any peace deal with the US and Israel would require a ceasefire in Lebanon.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 7 June 2026
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Dalia Abdelwahab, CNN Money, 7 June 2026
The break came after Zverev had a bit of luck when a backhand return hit the net but dribbled over on game point for Cobolli.
—Andrew Dampf, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
That came after Israel continued bombing Lebanon in defiance of Washington’s request days ago to stand down.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 7 June 2026
The attack came after Israel struck the outskirts of Beirut in its campaign against Hezbollah, days after Washington announced a new truce in Lebanon; Tehran has said any peace deal with the US and Israel would require a ceasefire in Lebanon.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 7 June 2026
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“Come after.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/come%20after. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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