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come on

[kuhm-on, -awn] / ˈkʌmˌɒn, -ˌɔn /




come-on


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“Hey, come on, guys, are you listening to me?”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2026

His distraught team-mates rushed to him as the referee halted play so the medical staff could come on, while Madibo had his hands on his head.

From BBC • Jun. 19, 2026

The Supreme Court decisions in these consolidated cases will come on the heels of a suite of pivotal transgender rights cases that have made their way to the court.

From Salon • Jun. 18, 2026

Their first chance will come on Saturday night, when they will play Game five in San Antonio.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

She knows I’m not very coordinated, but come on.

From "A Good Kind of Trouble" by Lisa Moore Ramée




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