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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Falcao said he never predicted what was to come of his former pupil.
From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2026
Sometimes, Saunders wonders whether the path she followed — go to college, get a job — would have led to her owning a home if she’d come of age in a different generation.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 16, 2026
Martin described Gen Z as one of the first generations in recent memory to come of age facing markedly tighter economic circumstances.
From Salon ● Aug. 15, 2026
Holcomb and Raimondo said that they believe much good will come of AI but that it could still leave plenty of workers behind.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 2026
For truly, what harm could come of satisfying her curiosity?
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
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