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
Mike Klingaman, Baltimore Sun, 13 Dec. 2024
His decision, according to a person familiar with his thinking, didn’t come down to do a potential NIL windfall elsewhere, like so many others in the portal.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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
Then everyone left, the decorations came down and the Armory readied for the Baltimore Poultry Show, next up at that venue.
—Mike Klingaman, Baltimore Sun, 13 Dec. 2024
His decision, according to a person familiar with his thinking, didn’t come down to do a potential NIL windfall elsewhere, like so many others in the portal.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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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Rich has no regrets about anything that’s happened between him and his brother over the more than three decades since the band formed.Charles Moss, SPIN, 18 Dec. 2024
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His biggest concern is what will happen if Trump follows through on his proposal to slap 10% to 20% tariffs on all imports and raise the levy on Chinese goods to 60%, from 10% to 25% that Trump imposed in his first term.Don Lee, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
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Global fear and loathing of Islamism is preventing a genuine wave of celebration over the demise of a butcher.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
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Not waiting for predators to leave the area before birthing may also play a role in a newborn fish’s demise.Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 6 Dec. 2024
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Our vision is simply to be the most excellent Professional Publisher there is.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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There were already so many iconic BTS photos from The Virgin Suicides circulating on the internet.Keaton Bell, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024
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After 50 years as a chief executive officer of G-III Apparel Group, Morris Goldfarb has developed a zen-like approach to fashion — an industry that’s always chasing the next new thing and is filled with quarter-to-quarter ups and downs.Evan Clark, WWD, 10 Dec. 2024
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What followed was a series of ups and downs that tested Suzanne’s resilience.Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 10 Dec. 2024
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The ‘blazing furnace’ The real estate mogul’s downfall was stunning for the gargantuan scale of the fraud, rattling a country which has long projected an image of authoritarian stability.Kathleen Magramo, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
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His downfall was precipitated by his decision to invoke Article 49.3 of the French Constitution, bypassing a parliamentary vote to push through a controversial 2025 budget.Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
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This incident occurred months after Macy's laid off more than 2,000 employees and closed five stores to cut costs and redirect spending to improve the customer experience.Jonathan Limehouse, Austin American-Statesman, 14 Dec. 2024
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Six cases of blood clotting, out of 6.8 million total doses, occurred before regulators pulled it from the U.S. market.Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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Despite the setback, Battle won a split decision but faced boos from fans at T-Mobile Arena following the bout.Brian Mazique, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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But by remaining below the threshold that would provoke Iranian retaliation, Israel fell short of achieving decisive setbacks against Hezbollah or Iran.Suzanne Maloney, Foreign Affairs, 10 Dec. 2024
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Is that even a thing and how would that come about?Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 7 Dec. 2024
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Spencer, 49, admits that this location came about by pure chance.James Bartlett, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
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