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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“I also hope that kids come away with pride in their own communities and pride in this country,” she adds.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
Visitors often come away feeling that the White House and its spaces, including those they’ve seen on television, are smaller than they realized.
From Slate • May 18, 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
"When we got up their end we knew it was crucial to come away with points and we did that throughout the whole game," Lonergan said.
From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026
And how soon could Jonas excuse himself and come away?
From "Son" by Lois Lowry
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