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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Rodriguez is happy to see things coming together as conference play gets into full swing.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026 -
The likelihood of lightning increases as a thunderstorm gets closer and reaches its highest point when the storm is directly overhead.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Apr. 2026
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The pair hope the wood-fire concept catches a spark in the area.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 May 2026
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Also, Andrew Greif catches you up on the NHL playoffs, as round 2 is underway there, too.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
6 May 2026
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When someone contracts a hantavirus infection, the symptoms don’t show up for anywhere from one week and two months.—
Elizabeth Yuko,
Rolling Stone,
8 May 2026
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The Attorney General’s Office news release said Park Pointe contracts with approximately 70 HOAs around the state.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
8 May 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 11 May. 2026.
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