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 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 The film also contains archival footage of mudslinging and backbiting comments from several of the musicians about various members’ comings and goings. Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 29 Apr. 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 16 Jun. 2026.

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