come along

Example Sentences

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Not only that, but other troops would have to come along to set up “perimeter defenses,” i.e., to protect the special-ops soldiers from Iranian detection and attack.

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

It’s exceedingly rare for an artist to feel this free, doing what feels right in the moment and trusting his audience to come along with him.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

The first rule of buses is something we’re all familiar with: you wait ages for one, only to have two come along at once.

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

I felt like I came into my own a little bit, and so just to find those meaty roles — but they don’t always come along.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2026

“We was hopin’ y’all would come along soon,” said the man.

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns