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to move forward along a course
our backyard makeover is coming along nicely
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Recent Examples of came along
Then, Redford and Fishman came along.
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Tyler Foggatt, New Yorker, 6 Mar. 2026
Fortunately, this was a relatively busy road for the area—usually at least one vehicle came along it each day.
—Literary Hub, 5 Mar. 2026
Then Lexus, Acura, Infiniti, and Genesis came along.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 3 Mar. 2026
Then, of course, came along graphical user interfaces, which allowed users to more easily interact with programs.
—Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 2 Mar. 2026
Amable Normandin buggy-manufacturing shop opened 150 years ago and then did a very Silicon Valley thing and pivoted when cars came along a few decades later.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 28 Feb. 2026
In Nostalgic, Stroup dives into his experience being a ’90s kid in rural Alabama and everything that came along with it, from partying with friends to board games and parental relationships.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 25 Feb. 2026
Then, in 2023, the perfect partner came along — Ripa’s real-life one.
—Jim Halterman, Variety, 25 Feb. 2026
Jordan Marsh followed in 1965, and JC Penney came along in ‘70.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 23 Feb. 2026
Tyler Foggatt, New Yorker, 6 Mar. 2026
Fortunately, this was a relatively busy road for the area—usually at least one vehicle came along it each day.
—Literary Hub, 5 Mar. 2026
Then Lexus, Acura, Infiniti, and Genesis came along.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 3 Mar. 2026
Then, of course, came along graphical user interfaces, which allowed users to more easily interact with programs.
—Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 2 Mar. 2026
Amable Normandin buggy-manufacturing shop opened 150 years ago and then did a very Silicon Valley thing and pivoted when cars came along a few decades later.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 28 Feb. 2026
In Nostalgic, Stroup dives into his experience being a ’90s kid in rural Alabama and everything that came along with it, from partying with friends to board games and parental relationships.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 25 Feb. 2026
Then, in 2023, the perfect partner came along — Ripa’s real-life one.
—Jim Halterman, Variety, 25 Feb. 2026
Jordan Marsh followed in 1965, and JC Penney came along in ‘70.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 23 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for came along
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One of the leading indicators Navy escort operations have progressed from the planning stage toward imminent launch is if all the sudden the US and GCC states begin striking targets around the strait, a person with knowledge of the planning told CNN.—
Phil Mattingly,
CNN Money,
9 Mar. 2026
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The project has also progressed at an unusually rapid pace for American nuclear development.—
David Szondy
March 08,
New Atlas,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Johnson’s office did not immediately respond to a request for comment Wednesday, nor did HUD officials.—
Lizzie Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Aug. 2025
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The two men then said Smollett paid them to stage the attack, and Smollett was charged with filing a false police report; the charges were later dropped after Smollett paid a fine and did community service.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Aug. 2025
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While the criminal case proceeded, Wofford’s family filed a three-count wrongful death lawsuit against Tyler and the city, alleging negligent hiring and battery.—
Sam Charles,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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Live Nation was reportedly talking with other DOJ officials outside of the antitrust division looking to settle, though the case proceeded after Subramanian denied Live Nation’s motion to dismiss the case last month while cutting out some claims to narrow the suit.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Mar. 2026
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Joseph and his supporters were clad in green and white and marched somberly to the election council’s headquarters.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Mar. 2026
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On Tuesday, residents and organizers of the Detroit Tenants Union rallied together at Leland House, then marched to city hall, demanding support and accountability from city leaders.—
Alysia Burgio,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
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That came just a few days after news broke that Palantir had secured a $10 billion contract from the US Army over the next decade.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
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All five of Bednar’s outs came via strikeout on Wednesday.—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
7 Aug. 2025
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According to Judy, photographer Joan Neary came up with the idea of posing her in a teddy, and Judy just went along with it.—
Mark Oppenheimer,
Vulture,
25 Feb. 2026
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His instant outside threat quickly neutralized Highland Park’s doubling efforts on defense allowing Lomax and Howard to navigate the game easier as the game went along.—
Ishmael Johnson,
Dallas Morning News,
24 Feb. 2026
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Guillermo Rojas Ortega and Juan Villaseñor went with a carne asada burrito, an al pastor burrito and two tacos de cabeza.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Peterson was just 5-of-17 from the field, but went 13-of-16 from the free throw line to finish with 24 points.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Mar. 2026
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Once in their preferred roles, the two got along reasonably well.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
Mercury News,
26 Feb. 2026
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Some got along, others didn't – and some did, but don't anymore.—
Hannah Kirby,
jsonline.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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