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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“The token usage for them is going to come through our applications.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026
“This could come through a combination of demand destruction, supply adjustments, or an eventual easing of geopolitical tensions.”
From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026
"He's one of our own" now echoes around grounds for players who have come through the system.
From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026
“The Ducks have had some incredible players come through their organization, and I’m excited to be part of that tradition.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026
Matthias turned his face to the wall, bereft of any tears or lamentation after the stresses of the experience he had recently come through.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
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