come to terms
Idioms-
Reach an agreement, as in The landlord and his tenants soon came to terms regarding repairs . [Early 1700s]
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come to terms with . Reconcile oneself to, as in He'd been trying to come to terms with his early life . [Mid-1800s]
Example Sentences
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He struggles to come to terms with the possibility he’ll be playing this role for decades because Mathews’ wife is currently in good physical shape.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 23, 2026
Instead, Bhargavi is trying to come to terms with a future without him.
From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026
"I don't know, I just... I'm not sure. I'm going to try. I am just not sure I will ever properly come to terms with that."
From BBC • May 31, 2026
“We’ve come to terms with fact that there isn’t going to be giant, comprehensive reform of the way the Chinese political system works, including economic elements,” Greer said.
From Barron's • May 27, 2026
How do they come to terms with something tragic, dissonant, dangerous, contrary to their long-term interests, their safety, the interests of their children?
From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel
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