come away
Britishverb
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to become detached
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(foll by with) to leave (with)
Example Sentences
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Those unfamiliar with Jenkin’s work may come away from “Rose of Nevada” as disoriented as Nick.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 19, 2026
But with all due respect to the senator, I come away from this Florsheim-branded Washington travelogue thinking Sanders was wrong.
From Slate ● Jun. 5, 2026
“We therefore come away from the discussion more confident in Arm’s long-term revenue opportunity but are not yet willing to adjust our model higher.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 7, 2026
"I'm speaking to many anxious clients at the moment who often come away from our conversations feeling less overwhelmed and much more reassured," she said.
From BBC ● Mar. 17, 2026
“As clearly as you saw what happened to the zeppelins during the night. Pack what you want to carry, and come away now.”
From "The Subtle Knife" by Philip Pullman
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