come on strong
Example Sentences
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Junior Makenna Tutthil and freshman Maddie Kane have come on strong for Bret Harte.
From Los Angeles Times
As a fierce professional battling for survival, Wong isn’t afraid to come on strong, allowing her deep sonorous voice to become more soft and sensual as this star-crossed love affair waxes into a new phase.
From Seattle Times
“Whereas the lower elevations, it really doesn’t matter much. The soils will dry out quickly, the dry fuels will come on strong as long as there’s no interruptions.”
From Los Angeles Times
The 39-year-old Rodgers has been solid but unspectacular over the past four games — he has thrown only one touchdown pass in each of them — but Green Bay’s defense has come on strong after underachieving for much of the season.
From Seattle Times
It was the sixth goal and 20th point for the rookie, who has come on strong in December with nine points.
From Seattle Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
