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 hard foul came after Sheldon poked Clark in the eye in the third quarter.
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Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2025
So, for the professionals, TPC River Highlands is a breath of fresh air, especially with the signature event coming after the week that was had at the U.S. Open.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 18 June 2025
Brad Pitt and Ines de Ramon walked the red carpet at the New York City premiere of F1
The red carpet looks come after a weekend of headline-making outfits
The couple were first seen together in 2022
Another stylish date night is in the books for Brad Pitt and Ines de Ramon!
—Grace Jordan-Weinstein, People.com, 17 June 2025
Trump’s post and announcement came after Israel earlier Monday struck Iran’s state-run television station during a live broadcast and after at least 8 people were killed in the latest round of Iranian missile strikes on Israeli cities.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 17 June 2025
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Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2025
So, for the professionals, TPC River Highlands is a breath of fresh air, especially with the signature event coming after the week that was had at the U.S. Open.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 18 June 2025
Brad Pitt and Ines de Ramon walked the red carpet at the New York City premiere of F1
The red carpet looks come after a weekend of headline-making outfits
The couple were first seen together in 2022
Another stylish date night is in the books for Brad Pitt and Ines de Ramon!
—Grace Jordan-Weinstein, People.com, 17 June 2025
Trump’s post and announcement came after Israel earlier Monday struck Iran’s state-run television station during a live broadcast and after at least 8 people were killed in the latest round of Iranian missile strikes on Israeli cities.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 17 June 2025
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“Come after.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/come%20after. Accessed 29 Jun. 2025.
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