come from
to be or have been a resident or native (of): Ernst comes from Geneva
to originate from or derive from: chocolate comes from the cacao tree; the word filibuster comes from the Dutch word for pirate
where someone is coming from informal the reasons for someone's behaviour, opinions, or comments: I can understand where you're coming from
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How to use come from in a sentence
The pundits say the president needs a huge come-from-behind victory.
The Dutch, however, will go into the game as favorites after toppling Brazil in a stunning come-from-behind victory.
The Red Sox return the favor in 2004 with an incredible come-from-behind win.
I remember that the governor looked at me with a sort of "Where-did-you-come-from, Bub?"
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