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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Refinancing has come into focus for a segment of existing homeowners.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 23, 2026
Alvaston Moor Academy said the change - which will come into force for Year 7 pupils from September - was more "practical", as the clothing could be used at school and at home.
From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026
Instead, think only of the 10 to the 53rd power artificial humans who may or may not come into existence on Venus in 10,000 years, when we deconstruct it and turn it into computronium.
From Salon • Jun. 22, 2026
And so it’s just exciting to see her sort of really like come into her voice and come into her own with this new show.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2026
As he had nothing else than his majority to come into, the event did not make a profound sensation in Barnard’s Inn.
From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens
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