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 tax complications come into play when you start withdrawing the money.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 28, 2026
McElwee’s last documentary, 2011’s “Photographic Memory,” saw Adrian as a young adult, trying to come into his own and figure out his place in life amid a shifting social landscape riddled with digital black holes.
From Salon ● Jul. 24, 2026
The incident spurred Health Department authorities to warn those who had handled the bat or might have come into contact with the creature to contact their healthcare provider.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026
Elsewhere in Scotland, a 5% levy in Glasgow is due to come into force from January 2027, while in Aberdeen a 7% charge will be introduced in April 2027 at the earliest.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
“You hadn’t come into your good fortune at that time?” said Herbert Pocket.
From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens
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