come on strong
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But Norris has come on strong since the summer break, overhauling what had been a 34-point lead for Piastri at the end of August.
From BBC • Dec. 3, 2025
The junior center fielder and lead-off batter has come on strong, batting .426 with a team high 11 home runs on a team filled with pro prospects.
From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2025
There are some questions about his size, but he’s a real shot-making guard who has come on strong for Duke this season.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2024
Kyren Williams has come on strong carrying the ball, running for all but four of his 158 yards in the second half.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 16, 2023
It was dark but the blushing come on strong.
From "The Journey of Little Charlie" by Christopher Paul Curtis
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