come after
phrasal verb
came after; come after; coming after; comes after
: to chase (someone) : to try to find or capture (someone you want to hurt or punish)
They're worried that the government might be coming after them.
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The verdict came after just over four days of testimony, including from the officers, who attended trial each day in full police uniform.
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Joe Mutascio, The Indianapolis Star, 13 Dec. 2024
Still, the killing comes after a challenging year for the insurers, which are under pressure to shore up profits.
—Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 13 Dec. 2024
But when Ian comes after him, William immediately slugs him.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 13 Dec. 2024
The incident comes after months of escalating tensions between the university’s administration and pro-Palestinian students who have demanded leaders divest from Israel.
—Taylor Romine, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
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Joe Mutascio, The Indianapolis Star, 13 Dec. 2024
Still, the killing comes after a challenging year for the insurers, which are under pressure to shore up profits.
—Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 13 Dec. 2024
But when Ian comes after him, William immediately slugs him.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 13 Dec. 2024
The incident comes after months of escalating tensions between the university’s administration and pro-Palestinian students who have demanded leaders divest from Israel.
—Taylor Romine, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Come after.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/come%20after. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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