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come on

[kuhm-on, -awn] / ˈkʌmˌɒn, -ˌɔn /




come-on


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The new law says that the substitute will not be able to come on until play next stops.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

The likes of Rayan Cherki, Ousmane Dembele and Desire Doue can't all start, but they can be gamechangers if they come on after 70 minutes in 30 degrees heat.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

OpenAI’s explosive growth has come on the back of a “web of deceit and the exploitation of users,” alleges Florida’s attorney general in a new lawsuit.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

The company’s market debut could come on or around June 12.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

“Good to see you, come on in,” the social worker said with a smile, as if this were a visit for fun instead of a court-mandated appointment.

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman




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