come away
Britishverb
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to become detached
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(foll by with) to leave (with)
Example Sentences
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But with all due respect to the senator, I come away from this Florsheim-branded Washington travelogue thinking Sanders was wrong.
From Slate ● Jun. 5, 2026
Even if you have a hard time getting through Mr. King’s tombstone-thick books, you might come away with admiration for his work ethic.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 29, 2026
“I also hope that kids come away with pride in their own communities and pride in this country,” she adds.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 21, 2026
"I'm speaking to many anxious clients at the moment who often come away from our conversations feeling less overwhelmed and much more reassured," she said.
From BBC ● Mar. 17, 2026
“You want to leave Tonks at her parents’ house and come away with us?”
From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling
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