come in
verb
came in; come in; coming in; comes in
1
a
: to arrive on a scene
new models coming in
b
: to become available
data began coming in
2
: to place among those finishing
came in last
3
a
: to function in an indicated manner
come in handy
b
of a telecommunications signal
: to be received
came in loud and clear
4
: to assume a role or function
that's where you come in
5
: to attain maturity, fruitfulness, or production
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That came in second in the NFL behind the Las Vegas Raiders ($168.33).
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Vincent Frank, Forbes, 6 Sep. 2024
Apalachee High School shooting victims Reports about an active shooter at Apalachee High School started coming in around 10:20 a.m., prompting law enforcement officers to respond and place the school on lockdown.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 6 Sep. 2024
The figures are estimates from the Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, and are typically adjusted as more data comes in.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 6 Sep. 2024
Find it on Amazon These Biker Shorts for a Quick Sweat
Keep up with Dua Lipa’s sporty looks, starting with these biker shorts that come in the most iconic red shade.
—Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 6 Sep. 2024
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Vincent Frank, Forbes, 6 Sep. 2024
Apalachee High School shooting victims Reports about an active shooter at Apalachee High School started coming in around 10:20 a.m., prompting law enforcement officers to respond and place the school on lockdown.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 6 Sep. 2024
The figures are estimates from the Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, and are typically adjusted as more data comes in.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 6 Sep. 2024
Find it on Amazon These Biker Shorts for a Quick Sweat
Keep up with Dua Lipa’s sporty looks, starting with these biker shorts that come in the most iconic red shade.
—Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 6 Sep. 2024
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“Come in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/come%20in. Accessed 18 Sep. 2024.
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