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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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Advertisement Marc Carmichael, who is currently a medical student at Stanford University, says similar disparities could arise in the aftermath of the wildfires in L.A. County.Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2025
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Use this to build a plan for when the next downturn arises.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 16 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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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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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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A day earlier, EchoStar’s counsel addressed Judge Garnett in a letter that closed with a note that Dish was evaluating its legal options.Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 10 Jan. 2025
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View 1 Images From fighting memory decline to warding off some cancers, drinking coffee continues to emerge as a way to improve your health.Michael Franco, New Atlas, 8 Jan. 2025
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Such a designation would be standard for Eagles players emerging from concussion protocol.Amos Morale III, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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Another victim, an 85-year-old woman, refused to leave her home as the fast-moving Palisades Fire approached, preferring instead to stay behind with her beloved pets.Ray Sanchez, CNN, 13 Jan. 2025
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In Florida, the number of voucher recipients approached half a million this school year, up seventy-four per cent.Alec MacGillis, The New Yorker, 13 Jan. 2025
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As 1st bird flu death reported in US, what could happen with virus in 2025?Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 17 Jan. 2025
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That happens sometimes on this part of Waterman Road, a two-lane drive leading from the Elk Grove sprawl to this rural section of Sacramento County.Ryan Lillis, Sacramento Bee, 17 Jan. 2025
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Trump's decision to exit Afghanistan was finalized in February 2020 as ISIS' global power appeared to be waning.David Faris, Newsweek, 19 Jan. 2025
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Between April 2019 and June 2019, additional photos allegedly appeared on the FBI's forensic report, according to court filings.Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 19 Jan. 2025
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