come after
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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This came after an exchange of fire in previous days between the US and Iran.
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Xiaoqian Lin,
CNN Money,
29 June 2026
Schroyer’s nomination comes after former ICE Director Todd Lyons resigned at the end of May.
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Ali Swenson,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2026
Pompompurin's first win came after Cinnamoroll won for five years in a row.
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Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
28 June 2026
Now a counselor-in-training, Carr is helping create that same sense of belonging for the campers who come after him.
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Conor McGill,
CBS News,
27 June 2026
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Xiaoqian Lin,
CNN Money,
29 June 2026
Schroyer’s nomination comes after former ICE Director Todd Lyons resigned at the end of May.
—
Ali Swenson,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2026
Pompompurin's first win came after Cinnamoroll won for five years in a row.
—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
28 June 2026
Now a counselor-in-training, Carr is helping create that same sense of belonging for the campers who come after him.
—
Conor McGill,
CBS News,
27 June 2026
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“Come after.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/come%20after. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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