come away with

Example Sentences

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“You can come away with a sense of healing, community and connection to a wider public or a sense of urgency to take more action,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Even if you have a hard time getting through Mr. King’s tombstone-thick books, you might come away with admiration for his work ethic.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

Every customer pays £7 to shop, and the charity said most come away with bags of goods with a retail value of £30-£35.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

"When we got up their end we knew it was crucial to come away with points and we did that throughout the whole game," Lonergan said.

From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026

The reader has to scan the sentence several times to figure out which of two meanings the writer intended, or worse, she may come away with the wrong meaning without realizing it.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker