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come by

verb

  1. intr, preposition to find or obtain (a thing), esp accidentally

    do you ever come by any old books?

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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In the aftermath of the 2007-08 writers’ strike, roles for the blooming actor became harder to come by — a situation that was made more dire by the nation’s crushing financial crisis.

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As budget airlines struggle with profitability and major airlines cater increasingly to high-end customers, inexpensive airfare could be harder to come by, experts say.

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It was at these championships 12 months ago when Hunter Bell made her debut on the international stage, hinting at the progress yet to come by finishing fourth in Glasgow.

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The chef comes by to say hello and hands Velador a bowl lined with some leftover potato peels.

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Clark, one of the more senior servers, says restaurant workers like Lira are hard to come by.

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