come round
Britishverb
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to be restored to life or consciousness
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to change or modify one's mind or opinion
Example Sentences
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But when the four-year-old black and white spaniel came round, he ran off.
From BBC
‘Right, I’d like to see how you’re all getting on with your projects. Get your notes and your family trees out and I’ll come round and check in with you all individually.’
From Literature
Broadly ignored for three years and 50 weeks, it registers in the wider public attention when the Olympics comes round, but as little more than wallpaper filling the gaps between the more exciting winter sports.
From BBC
Something came round the corner and crashed into him.
From Literature
“Well, I figure we’ll start out using your gifts for good. And then maybe we’ll dabble in evil for a bit, before coming round again.”
From Literature
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