come into
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to enter
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to inherit
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to become fulfilled
she really came into her own when she got divorced
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to receive what is due to one
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Inherit, acquire, as in She expected to come into a fortune when she turned twenty-one . [Early 1700s]
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Accede to power or office, as in He came into office in 1820 and served three terms . [Early 1800s]
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come into one's own . Get rightful possession of something; achieve rightful recognition. For example, The serial composers have finally come into their own . [Early 1900s]
Example Sentences
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The family that includes a 10, 11 and 18-year-old had come into town from Minnesota for a baseball trip -- "we didn't know it was happening until we got down here," she told AFP.
From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026
"I certainly didn't come into this business to put dogs to sleep. But would you rehome that dog, not knowing anything? Would you put your name to it? Because I wouldn't," Mark says.
From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026
The new rules are set to come into effect on May 1.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026
But now I bet you want to see Bronny come into the game to hoop.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2026
They had come into the Valley of Ystrad, and here Gwydion reined up the golden-maned steed.
From "The Black Cauldron" by Lloyd Alexander
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