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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If the justices agree to hear oral arguments, the 90-day clock gets re-set, possibly pushing a final decision back to as late as October.—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026 -
For its opening, the Costa Mesa location is offering a choice deal where $5 gets you two slices and a beverage.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
17 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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The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors in late January approved two contracts with CVR Associates, which contracts with public housing authorities across the nation.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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The company contracts with insurers and serves as a referral partner for health systems whose patients need psychiatric care.—
Mario Aguilar,
STAT,
12 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 20 Feb. 2026.
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