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
Still, there’s always the risk that something unexpected comes along to derail the market rebound.
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Jesse Pound, CNBC, 25 June 2025
Though self-tapes have expanded the pools from which talent are sourced, ultimately roles are more likely to go to those who are closest to the action and willing to drop everything should an opportunity come along.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 23 June 2025
Or the New York Knicks’ magical run that had the Garden popping until, well, the Pacers came along and burst their bubble in the East finals?
—Sam Amick, New York Times, 22 June 2025
The women who courageously broke down barriers and shattered glass ceilings so that women like me could come along years later and reap the benefits.
—Christina Hillsberg, People.com, 16 June 2025
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Jesse Pound, CNBC, 25 June 2025
Though self-tapes have expanded the pools from which talent are sourced, ultimately roles are more likely to go to those who are closest to the action and willing to drop everything should an opportunity come along.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 23 June 2025
Or the New York Knicks’ magical run that had the Garden popping until, well, the Pacers came along and burst their bubble in the East finals?
—Sam Amick, New York Times, 22 June 2025
The women who courageously broke down barriers and shattered glass ceilings so that women like me could come along years later and reap the benefits.
—Christina Hillsberg, People.com, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for come along
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Officials, though, have insisted for months that talks are progressing with trading partners such as India, Japan and Vietnam but have not made any announcements.—
Alex Gangitano,
The Hill,
29 June 2025
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Most patients survive between two to five years after diagnosis, losing control of their muscles as the neurodegenerative condition progresses.—
Alexis Kayser,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 June 2025
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While the audience members could still speak on the item about to be deferred, Rodriguez said, doing so would mean the public wouldn’t have the chance to address commissioners if the item ever came up for an actual vote at a future meeting.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
28 June 2025
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The way to do it is with judicious use of strong contrast colours, and that’s exactly what Nike has done here, with those pinks, blues and reds underneath the armpits and down the side of the shorts.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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This is the base of solid, simple rules that the company needs in order to proceed carefully and safely in the AI environment, respecting the company’s needs for security and data privacy.—
Kathleen Hurley,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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Aira, Matthew’s best friend, won enough of them over for the boondoggle to proceed: What had the group been, in this last decade or so, but an ailing patient, every so often given new breath by a company member’s ministrations—a lifelong ambition for a part, for example?—
Han Ong,
New Yorker,
22 June 2025
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Parade participants march in the LA Pride Parade on Hollywood Blvd.—
Neha Chandrachud,
Wired News,
27 June 2025
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Skokie’s downtown parade steps off at noon at Oakton College on Lincoln Avenue on July 4, marches northwest to Niles Center Road, north to Oakton and east to Oakton Park.—
Pioneer Press,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2025
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Simple lifestyle and dietary changes are usually all that is needed to get back on track when things go awry.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
24 June 2025
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The transponders onboard Relay 2 stopped responding to radio signals in June 1967, after which point the satellite went silent—until last June.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 June 2025
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Despite their efforts to introduce Saint to their other Belgian Malinois outside the home, the two dogs didn’t initially get along.—
Sean Emery,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 June 2025
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Also, unlike her mother, Ariana is getting along great with the Burruss on her cast.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
25 June 2025
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Republican leaders in the state legislature did not go along with the original DeSantis plan to have Florida fund the flights filled with federal immigration detainees.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
25 June 2025
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But no American president − until now − has gone along with Netanyahu's war plans for Iran, fearing the U.S. could be dragged into a wider Middle East war.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
22 June 2025
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In the win over Haiti, the U.S. got on the board early with a 10th-minute goal from PSV winger Malik Tillman, and sealed the result with a 75th-minute strike by Charlotte FC forward Patrick Agyemang, securing all three points and a spot in the knockout stage.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 June 2025
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There remains no timeline for anything — not throwing with full intensity, not getting on a mound in the bullpen, not a return to play.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 June 2025
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