come into
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to enter
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to inherit
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to become fulfilled
she really came into her own when she got divorced
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to receive what is due to one
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Inherit, acquire, as in She expected to come into a fortune when she turned twenty-one . [Early 1700s]
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Accede to power or office, as in He came into office in 1820 and served three terms . [Early 1800s]
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come into one's own . Get rightful possession of something; achieve rightful recognition. For example, The serial composers have finally come into their own . [Early 1900s]
Example Sentences
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Oddie added: "Unfortunately, my bipolar element had come into it and I could be very tetchy."
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
If you are on a tight schedule and aren’t able to come into town to view apartments, then using a broker could be worth the money.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 27, 2026
Fines will be issued per day until the violations are fixed, and additional penalties could be added if the company doesn’t come into compliance.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2026
The main opposition Conservative Party said any help was welcome but called on Burnham to spell out how he planned to pay for the measure, due to come into force in April 2027.
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
“Welcome, Isaiah,” Ms. Marlee says when I come into her classroom, which looks more like a cozy bedroom, with chairs in every color you can think of.
From "Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero" by Kelly J. Baptist
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