as in progressing
to move forward along a course
our backyard makeover is coming along nicely
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Recent Examples of coming along
Stratton is coming along as a performer.
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Darren Cooper,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
The Blackhawks’ forwards seem to be coming along.
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Scott Powers,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
There was no hint of the end of the Civil War coming along.
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Katie Sanders,
Time,
22 May 2026
The Stanley Cup Playoffs are in full swing, the NBA playoffs are also occurring (but less fun to watch), and the Kentucky Derby is coming along.
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Matt Reigle Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
Also coming along with Jackson from Camden County is offensive coordinator Grant Alford in his first year at Evans.
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Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
But you are allowed to ask, lightly, kindly, whether the box is coming along for the ride.
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Jann Blackstone,
Boston Herald,
26 Apr. 2026
Both lines of scrimmage coming along Even though Okunlola and Moten weren’t out there, Miami’s starting offensive and defensive line appear to be coming together.
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Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
18 Apr. 2026
Construction on the building and parking lot have been coming along quickly over the last few weeks, and the store’s signage has been installed on the front of the building.
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Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Apr. 2026
Darren Cooper,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
The Blackhawks’ forwards seem to be coming along.
—
Scott Powers,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
There was no hint of the end of the Civil War coming along.
—
Katie Sanders,
Time,
22 May 2026
The Stanley Cup Playoffs are in full swing, the NBA playoffs are also occurring (but less fun to watch), and the Kentucky Derby is coming along.
—
Matt Reigle Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
Also coming along with Jackson from Camden County is offensive coordinator Grant Alford in his first year at Evans.
—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
But you are allowed to ask, lightly, kindly, whether the box is coming along for the ride.
—
Jann Blackstone,
Boston Herald,
26 Apr. 2026
Both lines of scrimmage coming along Even though Okunlola and Moten weren’t out there, Miami’s starting offensive and defensive line appear to be coming together.
—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
18 Apr. 2026
Construction on the building and parking lot have been coming along quickly over the last few weeks, and the store’s signage has been installed on the front of the building.
—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coming along
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With a deal for Middlesbrough midfielder Hayden Hackney also progressing well, their summer business is ramping up.
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Johnson used eye-tracking technology to speak about how the fast-progressing disease has stolen his physical strength, even as his mind remains sharp.
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The young man was doing LeBron James’ silencer celebration after scoring a goal one moment and being tagged with soccer’s equivalent of a Flagrant 2 the next — because of how one moment was assessed on tape delay.
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The city’s police department will be doing safety checks in the area as well.
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The Boca Chica takeover had been proceeding on the ground regardless of the litigation.
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The rules mandate that officers come to a complete stop and confirm the right-of-way before proceeding through a red signal, even during emergency responses.
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But gooey emotions are still not going to stop Navy vet Everett from going action-hero, as seen in the finale trailer.
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For instance, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been politically weakened by the Iran war’s major objectives going unfulfilled.
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With how rapidly healthcare organizations are relying on AI applications, data federation and new tools that are being intricately weaved through core data streams, the number of cybersecurity incidents is sure to increase in the coming decade.
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Bauhs has plans to hit 10 new stadiums in the coming college football stadium, which would put him at 135 out of 138.
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People had expectations of Mike Myers, because of SNL and Wayne’s World — not everybody was going along with this idea of the bad teeth, hairy body and taking the piss out of Bond.
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His shoulders start to lean, and soon his entire body is going along for the ride, a roller-coaster rounding the corner into a death plunge.
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In this week's edition of Far-Flung Postcards, NPR's Vincent Ni takes readers to central London's Waterloo Place, where a life-size Banksy installation depicts a suited man marching over a precipice while hoisting a flag.
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Demonstrators express frustration Protesters marching through Johannesburg’s city center Tuesday included young men carrying traditional fighting sticks and women of all ages.
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The former couple is reportedly not getting along at the moment, especially after Hewitt accused Davidson of being a deadbeat dad to their daughter, Scottie Rose.
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Nicholas Elliott Sometimes, the best way to demonstrate your interpreter bona fides is by getting along with a filmmaker who’s notorious for being difficult.
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