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as in to come
to come near or nearer
the girl came up to the counter and asked if she could have her order prepared to go
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as in to arise
to come to one's attention especially gradually or unexpectedly
let me know if anything else comes up during the project
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Frequent flyers know what not to bring on a flight, but some travelers still come up with creative ways to bypass Transportation Security Administration officials.
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Kiki Intarasuwan, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2025
Some wintry precipitation may stick, and with treatment, should come up easily, Dunn said.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Jan. 2025
Alex Killorn and Mason McTavish had a goal apiece and John Gibson came up with 30 saves for the Ducks, who played much of the game with five defensemen.
—Andrew Knoll, Orange County Register, 8 Jan. 2025
The Toronto Blue Jays might have come up on the short end of the Juan Soto sweepstakes.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
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Kiki Intarasuwan, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2025
Some wintry precipitation may stick, and with treatment, should come up easily, Dunn said.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Jan. 2025
Alex Killorn and Mason McTavish had a goal apiece and John Gibson came up with 30 saves for the Ducks, who played much of the game with five defensemen.
—Andrew Knoll, Orange County Register, 8 Jan. 2025
The Toronto Blue Jays might have come up on the short end of the Juan Soto sweepstakes.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
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That’s when the concept of crowdsourced maps arose.Brad Templeton, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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This finding has led researchers such as Christopher Walsh, the chief of the genetics and genomics division at Boston Children’s Hospital, to consider what other brain disorders might arise from somatic mutations.Jason Liebowitz, The Atlantic, 2 Jan. 2025
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But Adam added that the court could also draw on older precedents, from the Cold War and Vietnam eras, in which the court rejected the government’s arguments that supposed threats to national security justified limits on speech.David Leonhardt, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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By drawing on real-world scientific advancements and theories, the novel challenges readers to think critically about the role of technology in modern life and the ethical dilemmas that arise with innovation.William Mullane, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
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After giving birth to her daughter, River, the new mom grappled with postpartum depression and doubts about her decision began to surface.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 12 Jan. 2025
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As Haun and Fox checked the wreck in the freezing river, the driver surfaced nearby, Haun said, according to the outlet.Don Sweeney, Sacramento Bee, 12 Jan. 2025
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But in the downtown criminal courthouse, the absence of defendants derailed proceedings in several cases, including at least one murder trial slated to begin closing arguments Friday.Keri Blakinger, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
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Why some Big Lots stores will remain open after bankruptcy filing 03:25 Macy's is hardly the only retailer to close shuttering brick-and-mortar locations.Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 10 Jan. 2025
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As nations caught between the two superpowers are forced to choose between Chinese or American AI systems, artificial intelligence could emerge as a powerful tool for global influence.Harry Booth, TIME, 8 Jan. 2025
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The Raiders would try Aidan O'Connell and Gardner Minshew at quarterback, though both did not emerge as the answer the team needed on offense.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Once warned, individuals must not approach within 25 feet of a first responder performing their duties.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 1 Jan. 2025
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McVay said seeding scenarios would influence his decision about how to approach a finale only if an opportunity to secure a bye was at stake.Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2025
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What happens after the cease-fire has been in place for 60 days?Abby Sewell and Melanie Lidman, Los Angeles Times, 5 Jan. 2025
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If that’s what the customer loves, guess what happens when your competition offers a lower price?Shep Hyken, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
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Haley Joel made a name for himself with roles in Forrest Gump and Pay It Forward and recently appeared in Blink Twice.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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And when older women did appear, they were cast stereotypically.Valerie Monroe, Allure, 7 Jan. 2025
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