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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It said more than two thirds of councils were ready for the recycling changes to come into effect and they had been empowered to deliver services in the best way for their local communities.
From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026
Investors had come into the session anxious about whether surging oil prices would force the Fed’s hand.
From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026
The new rules are set to come into effect on May 1.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026
A 3.0% value-added tax increase is poised to come into effect soon.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026
She reaches out and hugs Paul—Forest, I think defiantly—and then steps back so they can come into our room.
From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy
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