come along
Britishverb
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(intr, adverb) to progress
how's your French coming along?
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hurry up!
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make an effort!
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noun
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Accompany or go with someone. For example, Are you coming along with us today? [Late 1600]
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Advance toward a goal, make progress, as in How are you coming along with your piano lessons?
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Appear or materialize, as in I'm hoping another offer will come along soon .
Example Sentences
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"You can rent via our website, pick your dates, come along to one of the hubs to choose your tree, water it, bring it back, and then it grows on."
From BBC
Mum Paula says that while people love Caitlyn's photos, they don't realise the effort for her that comes along with it.
From BBC
Then a medication came along that worked quietly and without ideology.
"Britain is generating more renewable power than ever before, but people should know about the extra costs that come along with it," she said.
From BBC
Roskind said he can keep waiting for the market to improve and a buyer to come along.
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