as in to progress
to move forward along a course
our backyard makeover is coming along nicely
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Recent Examples of come along
That’s part of the trouble of not getting a proper movie for so long: Better films have already come along inspired by the ’60s comic.
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Jake Coyle, Boston Herald, 24 July 2025
Then 2020 and the COVID pandemic came along, with disruptions to site access and supply chain issues that sent price tags through those crumbling roofs.
—Nadia Drake, Scientific American, 22 July 2025
Supporters could be forgiven for thinking those days were long gone when the richest owners in the world came along four years ago and oversaw a first domestic trophy lift in 70 years and two Champions League qualifications.
—Harry De Cosemo, Forbes.com, 26 July 2025
Some of the Gen V folks are coming along for the ride.
—EW.com, 26 July 2025
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Jake Coyle, Boston Herald, 24 July 2025
Then 2020 and the COVID pandemic came along, with disruptions to site access and supply chain issues that sent price tags through those crumbling roofs.
—Nadia Drake, Scientific American, 22 July 2025
Supporters could be forgiven for thinking those days were long gone when the richest owners in the world came along four years ago and oversaw a first domestic trophy lift in 70 years and two Champions League qualifications.
—Harry De Cosemo, Forbes.com, 26 July 2025
Some of the Gen V folks are coming along for the ride.
—EW.com, 26 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for come along
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Read on for our picks in the Emmys' three biggest categories — and check back for updates as the race progresses between now and the end of final-round voting on Aug. 28.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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As his career progressed, Jiménez would go on to collaborate with a who’s who of rock, folk, and country legends, including the Rolling Stones, who recruited Jiménez to play on 1994’s Voodoo Lounge.—
Jonathan Bernstein,
Rolling Stone,
1 Aug. 2025
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No matter what Ulla was doing, Mala had to be doing that and something better, Ulla complained.—
Kiran Desai,
New Yorker,
3 Aug. 2025
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After all, the distinction between NIL and impermissible pay-for-play was supposed to hinge on what the athletes were doing to earn the money.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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Prosecutors argued in their filing on July 29 that Joseph was correct and that Adelman should allow the case to proceed.—
John Diedrich,
jsonline.com,
30 July 2025
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Investors pursuing the rally should proceed with caution as AEye is a highly volatile microcap stock with a market capitalization of approximately $90 million.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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The high, twinkling, marching piano notes shone, and the low piano strokes alongside Winter’s bassy, melancholy voice came through, highlighting the track's intimate, almost confessional qualities.—
Aubrey Jowers,
PC Magazine,
31 July 2025
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There were marching bands and appearances from politicians, including then-U.S. Senator Mary Landrieu, Democrat of Louisiana, who helped cut the ribbon.—
Brent McDonald,
New York Times,
31 July 2025
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Today marks 50 years since Jimmy Hoffa went missing.—
Leah Olajide,
Freep.com,
31 July 2025
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An American Eagle jeans campaign starring actor Sydney Sweeney has gone viral, and not in a good way.—
Grace Tucker,
The Enquirer,
31 July 2025
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Teegan also met Ethan’s brother Micah and his girlfriend Veronica, who was struggling to get along with the Plath family after a fallout with his sister Moriah.—
Liza Esquibias,
People.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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But Ray was one of the few who could get along with just about anyone.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
2 Aug. 2025
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And then how does that go along with maybe the company or the organization’s goals?—
Eric Levenson,
CNN Money,
31 July 2025
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Te-Hina Paopao scored 11 points to go along with eight rebounds and six assists.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 July 2025
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Ripley hitting Sky with an accident boot set the stage for Naomi to take advantage and get on the offensive.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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In Moss, who turns 22 in August, the Pittsburgh Pirates get a righty first baseman who gets on base but hasn’t hit for much power in the pros and a 28-year-old lefty reliever in Sisk.—
The Athletic MLB Staff,
New York Times,
1 Aug. 2025
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