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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Scholz' Social Democrats, a moderate liberal party, came in third, with 16.5% of the vote.
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Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 24 Feb. 2025
Speaking of the draft, in signing Bregman, who received a qualifying offer from the Astros, the Red Sox will forfeit their second-highest 2025 draft pick (No. 54, which comes in the second round) in addition to $500,000 in international bonus pool money.
—Jen McCaffrey, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
The Left party got 64 seats, while the left-wing Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance came in just under the 5% hurdle.
—Vanessa Gera, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2025
The second goal came in open play as Salah returned the favor, setting up Szoboszlai who fired the ball past Ederson with his left foot.
—James Nalton, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
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Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 24 Feb. 2025
Speaking of the draft, in signing Bregman, who received a qualifying offer from the Astros, the Red Sox will forfeit their second-highest 2025 draft pick (No. 54, which comes in the second round) in addition to $500,000 in international bonus pool money.
—Jen McCaffrey, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
The Left party got 64 seats, while the left-wing Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance came in just under the 5% hurdle.
—Vanessa Gera, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2025
The second goal came in open play as Salah returned the favor, setting up Szoboszlai who fired the ball past Ederson with his left foot.
—James Nalton, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
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“Come in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/come%20in. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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