come to terms
Example Sentences
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He struggles to come to terms with the possibility he’ll be playing this role for decades because Mathews’ wife is currently in good physical shape.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 23, 2026
"We know we will never be able to come to terms with her death, and life without her is painful and hard to bear," she said.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
In the years since, both have turned to Catholicism, which they say has helped them come to terms with the loss of Rachel.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
Now that home prices have adjusted, buyers and sellers can more easily come to terms.
From Barron's • May 31, 2026
I thought I’d come to terms with 12’s demise— heard of it, seen it from the air, and wandered through its ashes.
From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins
