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
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2024
The outcome will come down to turnout and late-deciding voters in a few battleground states.
—Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
Talia Barrington, The Atlantic, 6 Aug. 2024
Clerc also pointed to one of the more obvious impacts of the Red Sea crisis—the acceleration of ocean freight rates, which have continued their ascent since April after the post-Lunar New Year comedown.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 2 July 2024
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Verb
Separately, the Fed wraps up its policy meeting on Thursday, with rates expected to come down 25 basis points.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2024
The outcome will come down to turnout and late-deciding voters in a few battleground states.
—Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
Noun
But after the highs of London, the comedown, mixed with the pressure to continue performing at that level, began to consume her.
—Talia Barrington, The Atlantic, 6 Aug. 2024
Clerc also pointed to one of the more obvious impacts of the Red Sea crisis—the acceleration of ocean freight rates, which have continued their ascent since April after the post-Lunar New Year comedown.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 2 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for come down
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Here’s what happened in the Latin music world this week.Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 23 Nov. 2024
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What are your feelings on the way sampling is happening in hip-hop and pop right now?Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 22 Nov. 2024
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The ship’s demise has broken the hearts of a long line of men who could not save her.Alyssa Bereznak, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2024
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England and Gage said this money changed the company’s outlook and led to its demise.Max Scheinblum, The Denver Post, 13 Nov. 2024
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If there were any doubts about what the Playoff would do for rivalry games, they were answered (again) in the third quarter.Kennington Smith III, The Athletic, 1 Dec. 2024
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There are a few telltale signs that San Antonio's holiday season is in full swing.Cat Cardenas, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2024
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Justin and Hailey Bieber are navigating the ups and downs of parenthood after welcoming their first son, Jack Blues, in August.Maggie Ekberg, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
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Lohan, however, had had ups and downs in her career, with a period of financial and legal problems that left her close to bankruptcy.Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 27 Nov. 2024
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But the Vietnam War and his ego were Johnson's downfall, Harris said.Russell Contreras, Axios, 24 Nov. 2024
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The black comedy, which previously won the Horizons sidebar at the Venice Film Festival, is set in 1989 during the festive season that immediately precedes the downfall of the Romanian dictator Nicolae Ceauşescu.John Bleasdale, Variety, 23 Nov. 2024
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The worst part of the storm will occur Wednesday through Friday as parts of the northern California coast are at high risk of excessive rainfall, with areas receiving 10-15 inches in a 48-hour period.Chandelis Duster, NPR, 19 Nov. 2024
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The broad-daylight crime occurred while Conley was a special guest and sounded the Gjallarhorn at the Minnesota Vikings game on Sunday, Sept. 15.Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 18 Nov. 2024
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Take the story of a professional setback, like missing out on a promotion.Chris Westfall, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
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Florida's housing market has been hit by numerous setbacks of late, including extreme weather, high insurance costs and a myriad of new safety regulations pushing up homeowner association costs.Aliss Higham, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
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Jones’ bankruptcy and the liquidation of his assets came about after he was ordered to pay nearly $1.5 billion to relatives of victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in Newtown, Connecticut.Dave Collins, Fortune, 25 Nov. 2024
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The swift selection of Bondi came about six hours after Gaetz withdrew.Eric Tucker, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2024
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