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 copter-drone symbiosis will also come into effective play in civilian, firefighting or police missions, said Gerin-Roze.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
"Having drivers come into the school, meeting pupils face-to-face asking uncomfortable questions, personalises the message about road safety... it brings it home in a very powerful," he said.
From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026
The new rules are set to come into effect on May 1.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026
You used to root for Bronny James to come into games ironically.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2026
A glint of hope had come into her eyes again.
From "The Boy Who Met a Whale" by Nizrana Farook
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