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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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But the guidelines did not state what actions should be taken when an appearance of a conflict arose.Alexandra Berzon, New York Times, 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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And her professors at Juilliard — particularly renowned playwrights Marsha Norman and Christopher Durang — drilled into her the importance of drawing on the personal.Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 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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The company, beset by shrinking prescription reimbursement, rising costs and other problems, had announced in announced in October a plan to close around 1,200 locations.Tom Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 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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While the Jets and Giants missed the playoffs again this year, another one of their former players could emerge as the latest Super Bowl hero this February.Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 8 Jan. 2025
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Managing a role of this magnitude requires precision, and Deng approaches it with a strong operational framework.Essence, Essence, 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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But according to Zellner and De Luca, nothing happened after that meeting.Stephanie Slifer, CBS News, 17 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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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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JoJo has appeared at a number of red carpet events with her father, including the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Sports Awards and the ESPY Awards.Katie Mannion, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025
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