come at
phrasal verb
came at; come at; coming at; comes at
1
: to move toward (someone) in a threatening or aggressive way
They kept coming at me.
2
: to be directed at or toward (someone)
The questions kept coming at him so quickly that he didn't know how to respond to them.
3
: to begin to deal with or think about (something)
We need to come at these problems from a different angle.
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The shift to Vegas comes at a critical time for the indie film industry.
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Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024
The measure comes at a time when federal officials are discussing the possibility of reclassifying marijuana as a less harmful drug, which could further shift the legal landscape across the country.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
This election of a lifetime comes at a precious time in my sons' lives.
—Caitlin Huey-Burns, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2024
De León’s reelection fight comes at a time of major losses for the Latino political establishment.
—David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
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Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024
The measure comes at a time when federal officials are discussing the possibility of reclassifying marijuana as a less harmful drug, which could further shift the legal landscape across the country.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
This election of a lifetime comes at a precious time in my sons' lives.
—Caitlin Huey-Burns, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2024
De León’s reelection fight comes at a time of major losses for the Latino political establishment.
—David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Come at.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/come%20at. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.
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