come around
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Also, come round.
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Make a circuit; also, arrive casually or visit. For example, The milkman comes around every day at this time , or You should come round more often . [Early 1800s] Also see come by , def.
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Change in a favorable way, as in I was sure you would come around and see it my way . [Early 1800s]
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Recover consciousness, be restored to a normal condition, as in The smelling salts quickly made her come round . [Mid-1800s]
Example Sentences
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In my experience, the skeptics usually come around after the first bite.
From Salon ● Jul. 7, 2026
When international tournaments come around, I find myself thinking about which team truly represents me.
From BBC ● Jul. 5, 2026
The stakes are much higher for older employees when layoffs come around compared to younger peers, as the latter group still has decades to recover from a gap in earnings.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 19, 2026
“If I could come around midnight, then I could really figure it out,” she said.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 22, 2026
“I wanted you to come around before you start on Monday so I can welcome you personally,” Aunty Onenu said.
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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