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to take place
let's wait and see what comes down at the meeting
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Recent Examples of comes down
For Dembele, defending the Ballon d’Or now comes down to a defining knockout performance against top-level opposition.
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Sukhman Singh,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
Some of this likely comes down to the country’s relatively lax laws.
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Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
29 June 2026
Khan says the story ultimately comes down to something simpler than legal filings or court orders.
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Laura Rodríguez Presa,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
Part of the reason for the growing trend comes down to money, Oh said.
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Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
28 June 2026
Once summer ends, the pool comes down and the fire pit returns, allowing the same backyard space to serve a completely different purpose in the fall.
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Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
20 June 2026
Forest officials said the issue comes down to food storage.
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Spencer Wilson,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
The difference rarely comes down to capital, timing, or even the product itself.
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Rhett Power,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
Flight attendants say timing is everything, and the difference between a smooth trip to the lavatory and a frustrating standoff with a beverage cart often comes down to a few key moments during the flight.
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Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2026
Sukhman Singh,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
Some of this likely comes down to the country’s relatively lax laws.
—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
29 June 2026
Khan says the story ultimately comes down to something simpler than legal filings or court orders.
—
Laura Rodríguez Presa,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
Part of the reason for the growing trend comes down to money, Oh said.
—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
28 June 2026
Once summer ends, the pool comes down and the fire pit returns, allowing the same backyard space to serve a completely different purpose in the fall.
—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
20 June 2026
Forest officials said the issue comes down to food storage.
—
Spencer Wilson,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
The difference rarely comes down to capital, timing, or even the product itself.
—
Rhett Power,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
Flight attendants say timing is everything, and the difference between a smooth trip to the lavatory and a frustrating standoff with a beverage cart often comes down to a few key moments during the flight.
—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comes down
Verb
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This typically happens because navigating the conflict proves that the relationship is resilient and can withstand the realities of the human experience.
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This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.
Verb
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Not to do what is economically beneficial, even if there is an argument that is in a client’s immediate best interest, but in holding power to the law.
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Rothrock said there is no specific type of offender, such as a foreign visitor unaware of American laws.
Verb
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Matteo’s signature horchata accord goes down smoothly in Celadawn Suave, along with milk, honey, tonka, and cinnamon.
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But for many, Atlanta distinguishes itself once the sun goes down.
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