come in
verb
came in; come in; coming in; comes in
1
a
: to arrive on a scene
new models coming in
b
: to become available
data began coming in
2
: to place among those finishing
came in last
3
a
: to function in an indicated manner
come in handy
b
of a telecommunications signal
: to be received
came in loud and clear
4
: to assume a role or function
that's where you come in
5
: to attain maturity, fruitfulness, or production
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At Robert's, ice-cold PBRs still reign supreme and even the best whiskey comes in a plastic cup.
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Mackensy Lunsford, The Tennessean, 31 July 2025
The letter comes in the wake of growing international backlash from within the industry to Mubi’s new investor, with multiple programming partners and venues worldwide either announcing their decision to end partnerships with the company or cancel upcoming bookings.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 30 July 2025
Staffing—with record numbers of CPAs leaving the profession, and not enough coming in to replace them, it’s created a staffing challenge but also, an opportunity for new CPAs.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
Their first appearance as co-anchors came in the season 40 premiere.
—Lauren Huff Published, EW.com, 30 July 2025
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Mackensy Lunsford, The Tennessean, 31 July 2025
The letter comes in the wake of growing international backlash from within the industry to Mubi’s new investor, with multiple programming partners and venues worldwide either announcing their decision to end partnerships with the company or cancel upcoming bookings.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 30 July 2025
Staffing—with record numbers of CPAs leaving the profession, and not enough coming in to replace them, it’s created a staffing challenge but also, an opportunity for new CPAs.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
Their first appearance as co-anchors came in the season 40 premiere.
—Lauren Huff Published, EW.com, 30 July 2025
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“Come in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/come%20in. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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