come after
phrasal 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 dagger for the Patriots came after yet another Chargers punt, when Maye placed his pass perfectly for tight end Hunter Henry, the ex-Chargers star, for a 28-yard touchdown.
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Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 12 Jan. 2026
On the other hand, parents who came after the boomer generation are more likely to recognize that failure can teach lessons too, like building resilience.
—Holly Garcia, Parents, 11 Jan. 2026
His comments come after domestic media reported that Takaichi was considering a snap election in February, citing government sources.
—Nur Hikmah Md Ali, CNBC, 11 Jan. 2026
The most viral blowback from the season came after fans spotted a misplaced Starbucks cup in a scene.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 11 Jan. 2026
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Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 12 Jan. 2026
On the other hand, parents who came after the boomer generation are more likely to recognize that failure can teach lessons too, like building resilience.
—Holly Garcia, Parents, 11 Jan. 2026
His comments come after domestic media reported that Takaichi was considering a snap election in February, citing government sources.
—Nur Hikmah Md Ali, CNBC, 11 Jan. 2026
The most viral blowback from the season came after fans spotted a misplaced Starbucks cup in a scene.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 11 Jan. 2026
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“Come after.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/come%20after. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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