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.

Examples of come after in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

According to reporting by Semafor on Monday, the decision came after Wall Street executives privately raised safety concerns about attending the event with the event’s organizers, including Saudi sovereign fund PIF’s governor, Yasir Al-Rumayyan. — Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026

Some believed an easier debut as the starter for McCarthy would come after the Giants’ bye week, which follows the Texans game, but the Giants decided otherwise. — Ryan Canfield Outkick, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2026

The disclosure comes after advancements in AI have raised concerns from Washington to Silicon Valley about how the technology could supercharge cyberattacks. — Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2026

The announcement comes after a San Fernando Valley man called for an independent audit into LADWP after receiving a $3,300 utility bill over the summer, $600 more than his bill for last summer. — Tom Wait, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for come after

• hereinafter
• thereinafter
• drafter
• laughter
• rafter
• hereafter
• thereafter