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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While SpaceX shares have fallen recently, current and former employees who were granted shares or options still would come away winners given the stock remains above the $135 IPO price.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 29, 2026
Even if you have a hard time getting through Mr. King’s tombstone-thick books, you might come away with admiration for his work ethic.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 29, 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
"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
Like Stockdale, he’d come away unconvinced the American destroyers were under attack.
From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin
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