come through
verb
came through; come through; coming through; comes through
1
: to do what is needed or expected
came through in the clutch
2
a
: to be expressed
a writer whose personality comes through clearly in her writing
b
: to be communicated
a message that came through loud and clear
With the press of a tiny button on the aid, sound comes through to people with impaired hearing with even greater clarity than can be heard by someone with normal hearing.—
Jane E. Brody
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Three came through youth systems set up by foreign clubs inside Ghana or academies based in other West African countries.
—Simon Hughes, New York Times, 17 June 2026
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle seemed frustrated with the lack of concrete details from the White House – especially because, as many noted, any potential nuclear accord would most likely come through Capitol Hill.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 16 June 2026
On the last Monday in November, British military men came through Falmouth, passing the Georgian homes where Fergie spent his school days.
—Literary Hub, 16 June 2026
Nixtacto Another new dining option is available for travelers coming through Sacramento International Airport.
—Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 15 June 2026
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Simon Hughes, New York Times, 17 June 2026
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle seemed frustrated with the lack of concrete details from the White House – especially because, as many noted, any potential nuclear accord would most likely come through Capitol Hill.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 16 June 2026
On the last Monday in November, British military men came through Falmouth, passing the Georgian homes where Fergie spent his school days.
—Literary Hub, 16 June 2026
Nixtacto Another new dining option is available for travelers coming through Sacramento International Airport.
—Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 15 June 2026
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“Come through.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/come%20through. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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