come of
Britishverb
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to be descended from
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to result from
nothing came of his experiments
Example Sentences
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But what will come of it all — in California and across the country — is still to be determined.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026
The UK has been exploring similar to deals - but nothing concrete has come of those talks yet.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
More than a decade later, nothing has come of it.
From Salon • May 7, 2026
“I’m excited…to see their AI-related business come of age,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026
You never know what rewards may come of it.”
From "Shooting Kabul" by N. H. Senzai
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