come at

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The competing measures, which have drawn enough verified signatures to qualify for the November ballot, come at a time when the rising cost of healthcare is emerging as a top voter concern.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

The reemergence of the flesh-eating screwworm could not come at a worse time for the beef industry—or cows.

From Slate • Jun. 10, 2026

"Significant" potential tax income would come "at the price of significant disruption... which has been played down" in the planning documents, the association added.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

U.S. sportsbooks’ liabilities on both finals teams come at a time when betting operators are facing increased competition.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

"There's a door, easier to defend. They can only come at us one at a time."

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda