as in to happen
to take place
let's wait and see what comes down at the meeting
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as in demise
a loss of status
after a rapid rise to stardom, the rock band's comedown was just as quick
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Recent Examples of come down
Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
Many dislocated Angelenos have come down here seeking safety and slightly better air quality, or to stay with family and friends in the area.
—Emma Bowman, NPR, 10 Jan. 2025
Madeline Leung Coleman, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2024
There was always going to be a comedown after the true-life emotionality that powered Furious 7 — and Fate was mostly seed-planting toward the ninth and 10th films.
—Derek Lawrence, EW.com, 6 Sep. 2024
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Verb
Should mortgage rates come down, even if not by much, more sellers might be convinced to list their home on the market, increasing overall inventory and giving more options to aspiring buyers.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
Many dislocated Angelenos have come down here seeking safety and slightly better air quality, or to stay with family and friends in the area.
—Emma Bowman, NPR, 10 Jan. 2025
Noun
As the action plateaus, and the lies taper off, Jane’s comedown to reality is a comedown for the reader, too.
—Madeline Leung Coleman, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2024
There was always going to be a comedown after the true-life emotionality that powered Furious 7 — and Fate was mostly seed-planting toward the ninth and 10th films.
—Derek Lawrence, EW.com, 6 Sep. 2024
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But in looking back at what happened four years ago, there are recordings, there's video evidence of what happened.CBS News, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2025
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Cincy by winning Saturday night must still have DEN and MIA both lose to get in, the Bengals’ chance of that happening put at 14.2%.Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 5 Jan. 2025
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Unfortunately, the 400-year-old oak met its demise when a wind storm tore through town in 1942.Jessica Farthing, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2025
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Assad's demise is a victory for humanity, even if the immediate aftermath is fraught with challenges that could lead to a worsening situation.Paul du Quenoy, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
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But there is another hero of the epic aerial firefight that doesn’t get much applause: the Encino Reservoir.Shelby Grad, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025
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There are also maintenance costs to cover routine upkeep and unexpected repairs, such as fixing a leaky roof or replacing a broken appliance.Robert Thorpe, Newsweek, 11 Jan. 2025
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Even with this year’s ups and downs, many scouts are higher on Ewers than some might think, and that’s because his arm talent has always been terrific.Antonio Morales, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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Start slideshow: 10 Stocks Where Yields Got More Juicy » In general, dividend amounts are not always predictable and tend to follow the ups and downs of profitability at each company.Dividend Channel, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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Her videos shared an intimate view of her family's life and had more than 2.5 million subscribers before her downfall.Audrey Conklin, Fox News, 7 Jan. 2025
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The new paper doesn’t solve the mystery of whether lead poisoning played a role in Rome’s downfall.Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Jan. 2025
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When sabotage does occur, the Baltic's relative ease of access and the energy needs of regional nations might amplify its impact.David Brennan, ABC News, 13 Jan. 2025
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The other time occurred in January 2022 when Auburn was No. 1 for three consecutive weeks.Tim Casey, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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Red Flag Warning Will Remain Until Friday Evening As Blazes Burn More Than 2,000 Structures Google’s Gmail Upgrade—Do Not Lose Your Account Shifting The Blame Leaders often externalize responsibility for setbacks: • The market wasn’t ready.Victoria Vitchenco, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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That would be an uplifting start to a year that could deliver the far right setbacks rather than more victories.Paul Hockenos, TIME, 9 Jan. 2025
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The announcement comes about a week after genetic analysis of H5N1 bird flu viruses from the nation’s first severely ill patient revealed multiple mutations that could increase the virus’s ability to bind to human upper airway cells.Bruce Gil, Quartz, 3 Jan. 2025
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The attack on Bourbon Street came about 3:15 a.m. CST as throngs were celebrating the New Year.Nick Penzenstadler, USA TODAY, 2 Jan. 2025
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