comings and goings
noun
: the activity of people arriving at and leaving a place
He sat in the café watching the comings and goings of the customers.
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The permit application, by Winick Productions, also requests permission for an exterior canopy that could be used to conceal comings and goings, the officials said, adding that the permit listed the size of the event between 500 and 999 people.
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Angeline Jane Bernabe,
ABC News,
24 June 2026
The most unique room is the Beyzade Suite—the former warden’s room—set on two stories with a magnificent arched window that sits right above the hotel’s entrance, giving you the best views of the comings and goings.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
As a fan, how in the world am I supposed to keep up with all the transfer portal comings and goings?
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Stewart Mandel,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
Here’s a round-up of the art trade’s comings and goings.
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Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
6 May 2026
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Angeline Jane Bernabe,
ABC News,
24 June 2026
The most unique room is the Beyzade Suite—the former warden’s room—set on two stories with a magnificent arched window that sits right above the hotel’s entrance, giving you the best views of the comings and goings.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
As a fan, how in the world am I supposed to keep up with all the transfer portal comings and goings?
—
Stewart Mandel,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
Here’s a round-up of the art trade’s comings and goings.
—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
6 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for comings and goings
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“Comings and goings.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/comings%20and%20goings. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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