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as in visited
to make a brief visit
come by after work and I'll give you some clothes for the rummage sale
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as in won
to receive as return for effort
a literary award like that isn't easy to come by
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Recent Examples of came by
Just minutes before our interview, a hotel staffer came by to shake JOP’s hand, as if the two had known each other for years.
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Andrea Flores
jan. 8, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
In addition, about one-third of the SNAP cuts came by shifting the program’s cost to state budgets.
—Christopher Neubert, The Conversation, 7 Jan. 2026
In a statement to the Statesman, Crapo declined to acknowledge Wyden’s official request of him to support issuing subpoenas to the bank, which came by way of a formal letter, Carey said.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 30 Oct. 2025
Each of those losses came by 10 points or less.
—Matt Audilet, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
That came by virtue of a career day from running back Rico Dowdle — who is facing his old team Sunday — and a defense that looked simply like a different team in the second half.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 12 Oct. 2025
Finally walking off the field, the 24-year-old reliever met Thomson at the top step of the dugout and then sat on the bench as teammates came by to offer support.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
The lone win came by a score of 49-21 over Northeastern State.
—Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2025
That's when inspiration came by the way of divine intervention, according to the star.
—Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2025
Andrea Flores
jan. 8, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
In addition, about one-third of the SNAP cuts came by shifting the program’s cost to state budgets.
—Christopher Neubert, The Conversation, 7 Jan. 2026
In a statement to the Statesman, Crapo declined to acknowledge Wyden’s official request of him to support issuing subpoenas to the bank, which came by way of a formal letter, Carey said.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 30 Oct. 2025
Each of those losses came by 10 points or less.
—Matt Audilet, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
That came by virtue of a career day from running back Rico Dowdle — who is facing his old team Sunday — and a defense that looked simply like a different team in the second half.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 12 Oct. 2025
Finally walking off the field, the 24-year-old reliever met Thomson at the top step of the dugout and then sat on the bench as teammates came by to offer support.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
The lone win came by a score of 49-21 over Northeastern State.
—Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2025
That's when inspiration came by the way of divine intervention, according to the star.
—Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for came by
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With a modest collection that heavily features Napa and Bordeaux, Babbitt visited the latter region this past August and made Château D’Issan his first stop.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
9 Nov. 2025
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Appreciated by locals and visited by celebs like Elsa Pataky, Chris Hemsworth, and Matt Damon, this luxury farmhouse in Getaria is an idyllic base set among the owners' txakoli vineyards.—
Michelle Arellano Martin,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Nov. 2025
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Acuff won a high school state championship at the Breslin Center in 2023.—
Matt Byrne,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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Cardell Williams completed 8 of 11 passes for 188 yards and two touchdowns to speedster Ernest Campbell as the Hornets won for the sixth time in their last eight outings with two conference games to go.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Senate Majority Leader John Thune quickly endorsed the deal and called the immediate vote to begin the process of approving it as the shutdown continued to disrupt flights nationwide, threaten food assistance for millions of Americans and leave federal workers without pay.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
10 Nov. 2025
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The book is called The Care and Keeping of You.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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Tim Stützle’s goal, his second of the day, earned Ottawa the extra point in the standings.—
Kevin Kurz,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Binder earned a master’s degree in criminal justice from Arizona State University in 2017 and a bachelor’s degree in business administration and finance from San Jose State University in 2002.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
8 Nov. 2025
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Harrison, who in 2020 ran in the Democratic primary for her Nebraska congressional district, sees an immediate impact on her business and the broader economy.—
Caitlyn Reilly,
Fortune,
11 Nov. 2025
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The show, which ran in two six-part series, in 1975 and 1979, was a huge hit in Britain and went on to become a cult classic in the United States.—
Lianne Kolirin,
CNN Money,
28 Oct. 2025
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The Hurricanes are a plus-3 in the playoffs (five gained, two lost) and plus-12 on the season (25 gained, 13 lost), while Ole Miss is plus-2 in playoffs (four gained, two lost) and even on the season (14 gained, 14 lost).—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
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Thus, over time, Williams gained appreciation for Johnson’s motives, for his communication style, most of all for his consistency.—
Dan Wiederer,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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The Virginia native’s last studio album, Black Messiah, dropped in 2014 and received widespread acclaim.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
11 Nov. 2025
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Williams had 16 points, eight assists and six rebounds, and Prophet Johnson dropped in 16 to go with five assists.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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The following year, production was 3,000 kilos from three hectares, and in 2005, 5,000 kilos were reaped from five hectares.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
5 Nov. 2025
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Beyond the Padres steering the 5-3 lead to the Game 2 victory, Bevacqua reaped other lifetime rewards from his three-run swing.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Oct. 2025
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