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as in to visit
to make a brief visit come by after work and I'll give you some clothes for the rummage sale
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as in to win
to receive as return for effort a literary award like that isn't easy to come by
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Recent Examples of come by Another commenter suggested using it as a paneer substitute in Indian dishes if proper paneer is hard to come by in your area. —
Staff Author, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Apr. 2026 The studio has become a safe space for the students, which can hard to come by. —Adi Guajardo, CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026 Curators, art lovers and fellow artists are coming by for studio visits and show openings, which have gained a reputation as real shindigs. —Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2026 The surcharges also are placed on orchids shipped from Thailand, tulips from Holland, and eucylptus from San Diego and other nurseries in Washington state, that come by way of Santa Ana Airport and Los Angeles International Airport, or by truck — if possible. —Pat Maio, Oc Register, 17 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for come by
Staff Author, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Apr. 2026 The studio has become a safe space for the students, which can hard to come by. —Adi Guajardo, CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026 Curators, art lovers and fellow artists are coming by for studio visits and show openings, which have gained a reputation as real shindigs. —Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2026 The surcharges also are placed on orchids shipped from Thailand, tulips from Holland, and eucylptus from San Diego and other nurseries in Washington state, that come by way of Santa Ana Airport and Los Angeles International Airport, or by truck — if possible. —Pat Maio, Oc Register, 17 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for come by
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After a brief check from Boone and a trainer, Stanton left the field and headed straight for the visiting clubhouse at Daikin Park.— Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
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Late in the first half, the senior midfielder ripped in a free kick from 35 yards to help visiting Providence earn a 1-1 tie against crosstown rival Lincoln-Way Central in New Lenox.— Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
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This marks their first winning streak of at least seven games within April since 1989 (also seven).— Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
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With the efficient righty throwing to a Red Sox lineup that entered the game 23rd in runs scored and 24th in wRC+, the Yankees won, 4-0.— Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 22 Apr. 2026
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The Sox evened the score with two runs in the eighth.— LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
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The Padres’ only run in the first six innings came on a home run by Ty France in the fifth off Brandon Pfaadt, who had taken over for starter Zac Gallen, who departed following the third inning after being hit in his throwing shoulder by a line drive.— Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
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McDavid had led a 3-on-1 rush that fizzled out and soon after received Bouchard’s outlet pass, returning the puck to him and earning a secondary assist for the Art Ross Trophy winner’s first point of these playoffs.— Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
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Fedde, who came up with the Nationals and played with them from 2017-22, gave up three runs, one earned, on three hits in 5 2/3 innings.— Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
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The Moon strengthens Jupiter’s influence, helping your ideas gain traction with the right people.— Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 27 Apr. 2026
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Both firms are keen to acquire the assets given the rarity of gaining exposure to more than 40 ports in a single deal, the people said.— Shirley Zhao, Bloomberg, 27 Apr. 2026
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The additional billions that Moscow has reaped because of the Iran war is easing some pressure off Russia’s floundering economy and the Kremlin’s ability to finance the conflict in Ukraine.— Sudarsan Raghavan, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2026
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Our collective ethos guided us to develop our ecosystem equitably, ensuring that communities across the Quantum Prairie would reap dividends.— David Awschalom, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
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Five hours before the puck dropped, the get-in price was $239 for a ticket in the top row of the arena.— Todd Harmonson, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
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Both Ponds and Glenn were undersized cornerbacks who both love to get physical.— Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
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Where things have felt vague, clarity makes a noticeable difference.— Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026
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States can also make an independent decision not to allow the sale of a product in their state.— Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
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