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Definition of come back from

: to become strong, successful, or effective again after (an injury, failure, etc.) It can be difficult for an athlete to come back from an injury like this.

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“Come back from.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/come%20back%20from. Accessed 5 Dec. 2021.

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