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as in to come
to come near or nearer
the girl came up to the counter and asked if she could have her order prepared to go
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as in to arise
to come to one's attention especially gradually or unexpectedly
let me know if anything else comes up during the project
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Recent Examples of come up
But his teammates couldn't come up with the goal that would have produced a historic victory, not even after Belgium went down to 10 men in the second half.
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ABC News,
21 June 2026
Chance of rain will be 90% during the day with half to three quarters of an inch possible, coming up to 1 to 2 inches overnight with low temperatures around 70.
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The Baltimore Sun,
Baltimore Sun,
21 June 2026
And the researchers came up with a surprising insight from their interviews with over 5,000 fathers.
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Kamala Thiagarajan,
NPR,
21 June 2026
The Spaniards will also be coming up against another stubborn stopper in Mohammed Al-Owais, who made nine saves in the Saudis’ first match.
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Ben Church,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
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ABC News,
21 June 2026
Chance of rain will be 90% during the day with half to three quarters of an inch possible, coming up to 1 to 2 inches overnight with low temperatures around 70.
—
The Baltimore Sun,
Baltimore Sun,
21 June 2026
And the researchers came up with a surprising insight from their interviews with over 5,000 fathers.
—
Kamala Thiagarajan,
NPR,
21 June 2026
The Spaniards will also be coming up against another stubborn stopper in Mohammed Al-Owais, who made nine saves in the Saudis’ first match.
—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
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Over the past few months, Anthropic’s aspirations in the life sciences have begun to come into focus.
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The effort comes as Colorado officials have renewed concerns about mountain pine beetles.
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Jarzombek acknowledged that there will be some disruptions that arise from the transition but said CalPERS staff would work to minimize their impact.
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Water the plant deeply and slowly at the base rather than overhead, as this will ensure the roots receive sufficient nourishment and help prevent diseases that can arise from wet foliage.
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Elwood and Birdwell are teaming up on a capsule collection rooted in the look and feel of Southern California summers, drawing on decades of surf history to shape the line.
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Latent nutrients in the ground As shortages and price hikes force farmers to use less fertilizer, crops may be able to draw on legacy nutrient reserves already in the ground.
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Therefore, building mental endurance is essential to staving off decision fatigue and reducing the judgment errors that tend to surface when a leader's cognitive reserves run low.
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Rumors of such a move surfaced a while back … but still a bummer.
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Reopening the Strait of Hormuz — which Tehran effectively closed during the conflict — is a key part of the memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the United States and Iran.
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The store closed more than five years ago in the wake of a 2018 filing by its parent company for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
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Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela’s central and coastal regions on Wednesday just 39 seconds apart, triggering scenes of panic in Caracas and other cities as preliminary reports of structural damage and injuries began to emerge.
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After Qatar goalkeeper Mahmoud Abunada made a save that led to a corner, Bosnia's Ermin Mahmic emerged from a chaotic set of bounces with the ball at his feet, and his shot deflected off Abunada into the goal.
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Studios, production companies and distributors regularly approach Promise, a generative AI company, to bring AI into their productions, and each arrives with its own usage guidelines, said the company’s president, Jamie Byrne.
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Authorities said Reyes repeatedly approached the girl and asked for her phone number.
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Prime Day 2026 is here and now’s the time to jump on all the amazing deals happening this week, starting today, Tuesday, June 23 through Friday, June 26.
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Here are the state races happening June 23 and a few key races to watch.
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“Come up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/come%20up. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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