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come round

British  

verb

  1. to be restored to life or consciousness

  2. to change or modify one's mind or opinion

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come round Idioms  

  1. see come around.

Example Sentences

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That's in part because they were smashed to bits in July 2024 and it was always going to take a bit of time to come round.

From BBC • Oct. 4, 2025

"Manu used to come round when we lived in Leeds for a little session together of food and stuff," says Ma'asi-White.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2025

Bradford was initially furious at the story, but with time said she'd "come round".

From BBC • Nov. 25, 2024

But its time has come round again: "One such event is currently unfolding with corresponding expected impacts on Eurasian weather in the coming weeks."

From Science Daily • Mar. 15, 2024

“Listen,” she said, “do they ever come round and see if we’re asleep?”

From "The Golden Compass" by Philip Pullman

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