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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“The challenge is, can we manage the strategic rivalry so as to maintain the strategic stability, so we don’t come into conflict or war with China.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
But when her real wits and intelligence come into place, it’s unbeatable.
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026
The virus can be spread between humans who come into contact with an infected person’s blood or fluids or by touching contaminated surfaces.
From MarketWatch • May 17, 2026
The best way to stop the disease spreading is to give antibiotics to people who may have come into contact with it.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
In the chicken coop, blurry things come into focus.
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
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