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come in

verb

to enter, used in the imperative when admitting a person
to prove to be
it came in useful
to become fashionable or seasonable
cricket to begin an innings
sport to finish a race (in a certain position)
(of a politician or political party) to win an election
radio television to be received
news is coming in of a big fire in Glasgow
(of money) to be received as income
to play a role; advance one's interests
where do I come in?
foll by for to be the object of
the Chancellor came in for a lot of criticism in the Commons

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This means rain bearing areas of low pressure that we would normally see come in off the mid-Atlantic have been diverted elsewhere leading to the settled and dry weather in the UK.

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His confidence may come in part because China is far less dependent than it was 10 years ago on exports to the US.

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The Conservative Party came in second, on track to win 144 seats, and will form Official Opposition.

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While Sciver-Brunt's record when stepping in as captain is positive, two of the three defeats have come in highly pressurised situations, again highlighting England's lack of structure without Knight.

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“In places where I've worked, I feel confidence was rewarded, but it was only recognizable when it came in a certain package,” Javor said.

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