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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Amber and yellow heat health alerts have come into force for parts of the UK, with temperatures potentially peaking at 35C in parts of south-east England on Wednesday.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
Amber and yellow heat health alerts are set to come into force on Wednesday as parts of the UK endure the fourth widespread heatwave of the year so far.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
If you are on a tight schedule and aren’t able to come into town to view apartments, then using a broker could be worth the money.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 27, 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
“When we get back to the FARM,” Kat said, “you can come into my room and borrow any items of mine that you want.”
From "City Spies" by James Ponti
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