came up
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Faced with the likes of Spain though, without a clear gap in player quality, the lack of clear roles or tactical solutions meant England could not dominate and came up short when it mattered.
From BBC • Jun. 24, 2026
As a Southerner who grew up in the church, it also reminds her of a phrase she came up hearing: “Don’t let the devil steal your joy.”
From Salon • Jun. 19, 2026
The consulting company’s outlook came up short of expectations, and at least one analyst wonders if newly announced deals will bring complex integration challenges.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026
“We were at a graduation party, and he came up to me. He was just really, like, really happy,” she said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026
Christopher was self-conscious in his new clothes—black trousers, a wine-colored jumper, and new boots that came up past his ankles—but they were finer than any he’d had before.
From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell
