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  • past tense form of come.
Definitions

came

[keym] / keɪm /
ADJECTIVE
appeared
Synonyms
STRONG


Example Sentences

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Since Messi made his Argentina debut at 18, the sides have met only once and that match came less than three months after his maiden outing.

From BBC • Jul. 12, 2026

The findings not only explain how modern ocean ecosystems came to be, but also offer a cautionary glimpse of how today's warming oceans could affect marine life.

From Science Daily • Jul. 12, 2026

The Pros were refreshed with better noise canceling and battery life just last year, and the over-ear AirPods Max 2 came out in March.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 12, 2026

Even when Nneka Ogwumike came into the fold and the frontcourt became crowded, Hamby didn’t doubt her decision to return to the organization that traded for her four years ago.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 12, 2026

He doesn’t know how close I came to paying an awful price.

From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes




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