as in to progress
to move forward along a course
our backyard makeover is coming along nicely
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Recent Examples of come along
Michelin Road 5 tires come along with those Diablo Red rollers, with the twin Nissin two-piston front calipers coupled to 310-mm discs that provide progressive, smooth stopping.
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New Atlas, 17 May 2025
The Swedish fintech provider has been outspoken about its aggressive adoption of AI tools across the company, while touting the productivity gains that have come along as a result.
—Annie Palmer, CNBC, 14 May 2025
Plum, 30, is a former No. 1 draft pick, a three-time All-Star, a two-time WNBA champion, a two-time Olympic gold medalist (in 3-on-3 competition in 2021 in Tokyo and with the full U.S. women’s team in 2024 in Paris), and the former NCAA career scoring leader before Caitlin Clark came along.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 13 May 2025
Work on that is said to be coming along while the new advisers are also helping the Saks explore other options — including the potential sale of some of its $3.5 billion real estate portfolio or a sale-leaseback transaction or tapping into the value of noncore businesses.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 12 May 2025
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New Atlas, 17 May 2025
The Swedish fintech provider has been outspoken about its aggressive adoption of AI tools across the company, while touting the productivity gains that have come along as a result.
—Annie Palmer, CNBC, 14 May 2025
Plum, 30, is a former No. 1 draft pick, a three-time All-Star, a two-time WNBA champion, a two-time Olympic gold medalist (in 3-on-3 competition in 2021 in Tokyo and with the full U.S. women’s team in 2024 in Paris), and the former NCAA career scoring leader before Caitlin Clark came along.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 13 May 2025
Work on that is said to be coming along while the new advisers are also helping the Saks explore other options — including the potential sale of some of its $3.5 billion real estate portfolio or a sale-leaseback transaction or tapping into the value of noncore businesses.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for come along
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As the film progresses and Joel descends into a darker world of exploitation and cruelty, Cruise gradually chips away at his innocence to reveal a sober, world-weary demeanor.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
24 May 2025
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Use a granular slow-release at planting time, which should last for a month or more, then a water-soluble type in your watering can every week or so as the season progresses.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
23 May 2025
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The pair's journey on Teen Mom has shown what a year of struggling to get pregnant did to Cheyenne and Zach, both as individuals and as a married couple.—
Angela Andaloro,
People.com,
23 May 2025
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But then, proving the impossible possible is what these films have done from the start.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
23 May 2025
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The appeal -- as well as the ongoing appeal of Trump's $83 million judgment in the E. Jean Carroll civil case and half-billion-dollar civil fraud case -- is proceeding on uncharted legal grounds as Trump wields the power of the presidency in his defense.—
Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
30 May 2025
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The first half of the film proceeds essentially as a play for four characters.—
Robert Lloyd,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2025
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Defying opposition from within his ranks, House Speaker Mike Johnson insisted late Wednesday that Republicans would march ahead on their multitrillion-dollar tax breaks package after a lengthy meeting at the White House with GOP holdouts who are refusing to back the bill.—
Joey Cappelletti,
Chicago Tribune,
21 May 2025
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For the Knicks, Karl Anthony-Towns will get into foul trouble in at least two of these games as the Pacers march to the NBA Finals.—
Noah Camras,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 May 2025
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The funds raised at this event are crucial, as the net proceeds go directly to DMVA, allowing the organization to further its essential nonprofit mission: to bolster and sustain the small businesses that form the heart of the Del Mar community, the news release stated.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2025
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What went right, what went wrong, and what are the prospects for Elon's mammoth rocket meeting NASA's goals for a moon landing in 2027?—
Space.com Staff,
Space.com,
31 May 2025
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By contrast, just 55 percent of parents who didn't get along with their ex said their children had adjusted well to the change.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
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Claver-Carone and people close to Rubio said they are puzzled by press reports in Argentina — whose officials Claver-Carone has crossed at times — suggesting his exit was due to the two Cuban Americans not getting along.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
22 May 2025
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And in many cases, those policies do not go along with government policies.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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People don’t understand the stress and anxiety that goes along with playing these roles on top of running my own business.—
Essence,
Essence,
13 May 2025
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Her husband was probably the 5th to last person to get on the plane.—
Darlin Tillery,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 May 2025
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The Dragons never could get on track as Marcus took the opener 5-0 at Dallas Baptist University.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 May 2025
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