come through
verb
came through; come through; coming through; comes through
1
: to do what is needed or expected
came through in the clutch
2
a
: to be expressed
a writer whose personality comes through clearly in her writing
b
: to be communicated
a message that came through loud and clear
With the press of a tiny button on the aid, sound comes through to people with impaired hearing with even greater clarity than can be heard by someone with normal hearing.—
Jane E. Brody
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Love this piece, love his passion, love the joy that comes through.
—Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 15 May 2025
The credit union shared the story of one member who came through its doors.
—Susan Tompor, USA Today, 15 May 2025
This week’s deal between the U.S. and China later eased the burden some — but these products still face duties, with low-value parcels from China that come through the U.S. Postal Service now tariffed at 54% (down from 120%).
—Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
Lockridge comes through Not every time a lineup change is made should it be considered a blaring siren.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 May 2025
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Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 15 May 2025
The credit union shared the story of one member who came through its doors.
—Susan Tompor, USA Today, 15 May 2025
This week’s deal between the U.S. and China later eased the burden some — but these products still face duties, with low-value parcels from China that come through the U.S. Postal Service now tariffed at 54% (down from 120%).
—Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
Lockridge comes through Not every time a lineup change is made should it be considered a blaring siren.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 May 2025
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“Come through.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/come%20through. Accessed 19 May. 2025.
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