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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The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea -- which was adopted in 1982 and came into force in 1994 -- guarantees a right to navigate through straits such as Hormuz.
From Barron's
On that theme, SpaceX’s mega IPO is coming into orbit and could even be filed for this week, according to a report Wednesday.
From Barron's
Parties would have 30 days to return any such donations received in the interim once the rules come into force, after which criminal penalties will apply.
From BBC
In both England and Wales changes are about to come into force meant to make it easier to access dental treatment on the NHS.
From BBC
She remained calm and spoke to him in an effort to de-escalate the situation until other family members came into the room and demanded he leave.
From Los Angeles Times
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