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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Steps taken to limit their availability come into effect on Friday July 31.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 29, 2026
Fifa votes require a simple majority - if more than half vote in favour, Infantino's plan will come into effect.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
The toxic bacteria which can cause skin irritation and sickness in people and animals who come into contact with it, has become an unwelcome feature of recent summers.
From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026
Fines will be issued per day until the violations are fixed, and additional penalties could be added if the company doesn’t come into compliance.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2026
“Hey, honey, can you come into the living room for a minute?”
From "A Soft Place to Land" by Janae Marks
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