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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
Dallas has a 1-2 record, and its lone win came by three points in overtime in Week 2 against the New York Giants, a team that has even more problems.
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Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
That's when inspiration came by the way of divine intervention, according to the star.
—Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2025
Super Typhoon Ragasa’s rapid intensification came by way of an eyewall replacement cycle, where a secondary ring of thunderstorms forms outside the storm’s core and gradually replaces the original inner eyewall.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2025
Further extensions came by way of executive orders in April and in June.
—Samantha Subin,jordan Novet,chris Eudaily, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2025
The Athletics’ offense came by way of three solo homers, including two into center field by Carlos Cortes, who the team called up from the minor leagues earlier this year.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Their 2010 appearance came by virtue of hosting, not through the grind of the qualifiers.
—Sindiswa Mabunda, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Seven defeats came by 31 points or more.
—Mitch Sherman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Most invites were physical and came by courier.
—Karissa Mitchell, Essence, 17 Aug. 2025
Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
That's when inspiration came by the way of divine intervention, according to the star.
—Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2025
Super Typhoon Ragasa’s rapid intensification came by way of an eyewall replacement cycle, where a secondary ring of thunderstorms forms outside the storm’s core and gradually replaces the original inner eyewall.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2025
Further extensions came by way of executive orders in April and in June.
—Samantha Subin,jordan Novet,chris Eudaily, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2025
The Athletics’ offense came by way of three solo homers, including two into center field by Carlos Cortes, who the team called up from the minor leagues earlier this year.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Their 2010 appearance came by virtue of hosting, not through the grind of the qualifiers.
—Sindiswa Mabunda, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Seven defeats came by 31 points or more.
—Mitch Sherman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Most invites were physical and came by courier.
—Karissa Mitchell, Essence, 17 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for came by
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Hamm visited Nichols during an earlier stage of his recovery, when Nichols was able to respond to yes-or-no questions using hand gestures.—
Sydney Barragan,
Oc Register,
27 Sep. 2025
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Today, half the room stands behind glass while the other half is open, displaying various photographs of the individuals that visited Leonard and Virginia during their time at Monk’s House.—
Katie da Cunha Lewin
September 26,
Literary Hub,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Detroit Lions instant game launched in August, and players have won more than $7 million off the new scratch-off game, which costs $5 per ticket.—
Brian Anthony Hernandez,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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Long played one year at the school and won a Sac-Joaquin Section Division II title in 2013.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
27 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The skull appears to have belonged to an early hominin species called Homo longi, which genetic evidence indicates lived alongside Neanderthals and Homo sapiens.—
Claire Cameron,
semafor.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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One of these challenges is something called executive dysfunction.—
Ryan Ermey,
CNBC,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Hendricks gave up three runs (two earned) in five innings, striking out eight with no walks.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
27 Sep. 2025
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In addition, data showed those who switched to self-employment had previously earned more than peers who were paid employees, contrasting with notions that they were pushed into starting their own business.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
27 Sep. 2025
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This meant that people could make simple games that ran in Shockwave.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
22 Sep. 2025
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The 28-year-old threw 23-of-34 for 316 yards and a touchdown and ran in another score, proving a perfect foil to complement Jonathan Taylor’s rushing ability, with the running back racking up 165 yards against the Broncos.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Manacled gained a devoted following.—
Nikki McCann Ramirez,
Rolling Stone,
23 Sep. 2025
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This was followed by another eye update that has since gained more than 417,000 views.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Sep. 2025
Verb
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For more of the singer’s thoughts on men, fans need only listen to Man’s Best Friend, which dropped in August and debuted atop the Billboard 200.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
23 Sep. 2025
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Depression scores dropped in both groups, but more so in the active HD-tDCS group.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Recent Michigan Lottery jackpot recipients included a man from Genesee County who won $25,000 a year for life through a Lucky For Life game, and a woman from Oakland County who reaped $4 million by playing an Electric 300s game.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
24 Sep. 2025
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New companies like Google and Facebook may have reaped the greatest financial rewards during this time, but none of their successes would have been possible without the contributions of ordinary people like you and me.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
22 Sep. 2025
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