as in goes down (with)
to become affected with (a disease or disorder)
I hope that you're not coming down with a cold
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The bill would still allow Irvine to complain to authorities if a neighbor’s party gets too loud.—
Mark Dee,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Feb. 2026 -
As the water boils and the microwave interior gets steamy, your kitchen will fill with the soothing smell.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
10 Feb. 2026
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Although the paint job catches the eye, the new stands, which cost about $87,000 each, have several features that will be helpful to lifeguards and beachgoers.—
Lois K. Solomon,
Sun Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
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Your keen insight catches what others miss — even a small domestic shift can turn nagging stress into quiet stability that feeds body and mind!—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Remove the financial floor and the industry contracts permanently.—
Joseph M. Singer,
Deadline,
6 Feb. 2026
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Currently, the village contracts with MyPestCrew to provide the program’s services.—
Jessi Virtusio,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Comes down (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comes%20down%20%28with%29. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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