come away from
phrasal verb
came away from; come away from; coming away from; comes away from
: to move away from (an area, place, etc.)
The guard told him to come away from the door.
—often used figurativelyMost readers come away from the book feeling reassured.
It was a difficult experience, but she came away from it a stronger and more confident person.
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The Broncos and 49ers came away from their two-plus hours on the practice field Thursday with good vibes and plenty of film to evaluate.
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Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 8 Aug. 2025
Ideally, the Blue Jays would come away from the deadline with at least one high-leverage reliever.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 July 2025
Daniel Belanger, one of Betty Strong’s children, came away from his interactions with Idaho County officials convinced that the only way deaths like his mother’s will be properly investigated is through legislation forcing coroners and law enforcement agencies to change their approaches.
—Audrey Dutton, ProPublica, 16 July 2025
The New York Yankees are coming away from the All-Star festivities with some memorable moments, but a win for the American League in the Midsummer Classic itself wasn't among them.
—Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 July 2025
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Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 8 Aug. 2025
Ideally, the Blue Jays would come away from the deadline with at least one high-leverage reliever.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 July 2025
Daniel Belanger, one of Betty Strong’s children, came away from his interactions with Idaho County officials convinced that the only way deaths like his mother’s will be properly investigated is through legislation forcing coroners and law enforcement agencies to change their approaches.
—Audrey Dutton, ProPublica, 16 July 2025
The New York Yankees are coming away from the All-Star festivities with some memorable moments, but a win for the American League in the Midsummer Classic itself wasn't among them.
—Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for come away from
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“Come away from.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/come%20away%20from. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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