comer
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
There’s a fear that if the Chinese establish the first moon base, they will assert the advantages of a first comer to exclude later arrivals from areas with valuable resources, particularly water.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 15, 2026
“Yeah, the ball just goes nowhere,” said Viktor Hovland, the young comer in vague contention at 5 under with 29 holes left.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 8, 2023
Toyota, a pioneer of hybrid electric cars but a late comer to the full EV market, plans to have a line up of 15 BEV models by 2025.
From Reuters ● Nov. 11, 2021
Milly was a comer in the contemporary market of the aughts, alongside brands like Alice + Olivia and Marc by Marc Jacobs.
From New York Times ● Oct. 24, 2020
Pasqual drove off but I saw that he was looking at Joseph out of the comer of his eye and he said something under his breath.
From "Lawn Boy" by Gary Paulsen
![]()
The state's so-called "jungle primary" pits all comers in one mega-poll.
From Barron's ● Jun. 10, 2026
Ace the AI table-tennis player is beating all comers.
From MarketWatch ● May 1, 2026
A rematch could be on the cards in 2026 and Williamson said he welcomed "all comers" in the new year.
From BBC ● Dec. 20, 2025
But now, boosters of geothermal energy say that thanks to a combination of new technologies and generous tax incentives, it is finally ready to compete with all comers on cost and reliability.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2025
The sound echoed queerly from the comers of the room and twisted like a worm inside their ears.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
![]()