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 distinction comes at a time of significant tension in the reality TV industry, with several reality stars coming forward accusing major studios and production companies of exploitation and abuse.
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Ethan Millman, Rolling Stone, 12 Dec. 2024
But when ignorance of Hinduism is prevalent—only 15 percent of Americans know basic facts about Hinduism—being seen comes at a cost.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
The savings to consumers will come at the expense of revenue for banks, particularly regional lending institutions, according to the analysts.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 12 Dec. 2024
While Bora commended the company for improving its revenue growth as of late, the analyst added that this growth has come at high incremental costs and looks more impressive considering the firm’s muted growth in year-ago quarters.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024
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Ethan Millman, Rolling Stone, 12 Dec. 2024
But when ignorance of Hinduism is prevalent—only 15 percent of Americans know basic facts about Hinduism—being seen comes at a cost.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
The savings to consumers will come at the expense of revenue for banks, particularly regional lending institutions, according to the analysts.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 12 Dec. 2024
While Bora commended the company for improving its revenue growth as of late, the analyst added that this growth has come at high incremental costs and looks more impressive considering the firm’s muted growth in year-ago quarters.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Come at.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/come%20at. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.
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