come through
Britishverb
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(adverb) to emerge successfully
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(preposition) to survive (an illness, setback, etc)
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Also, come through with . Do what is required or anticipated; succeed. For example, My parents really came through for me when I needed help , or He came through with flying colors . [Late 1800s]
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Become manifested or be communicated, as in He tried to keep a straight face but his true feelings came through nevertheless . [Mid-1900s]
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Be approved, as in If the second mortgage comes through, we can afford to redecorate .
Example Sentences
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“We’ve had a lot of talented players come through Carolina—and I’d say she’s one of one.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
“But taking the responsibility to be the ones to carry the team and come through in big moments, these two have done it together.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026
The most immediate economic fallout from the conflict has come through oil markets.
From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026
These are the kind of moments when your best players come through for you - all of them - and when that quality in your squad counts.
From BBC • May 10, 2026
Surely, if they had come through so easily, leaving shouldn’t be...
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
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