come at
phrasal verb
came at; come at; coming at; comes at
1
: to move toward (someone) in a threatening or aggressive way
They kept coming at me.
2
: to be directed at or toward (someone)
The questions kept coming at him so quickly that he didn't know how to respond to them.
3
: to begin to deal with or think about (something)
We need to come at these problems from a different angle.
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Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 10 Feb. 2026
That’s one reason why Texas coach Sean Miller said this week’s midweek SEC bye comes at a perfect time.
—Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 10 Feb. 2026
That lack of rain many have enjoyed for three months in South Florida — allowing near uninterrupted opportunities for outdoor activities — comes at a cost.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
Difficulty getting Black films distributed However, when Souders came into filmmaking, her early 1922 contract came at a precarious time for the industry.
—Elijah Winkler, Kansas City Star, 10 Feb. 2026
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“Come at.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/come%20at. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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