came on
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His came on a day of high-level diplomacy at the UN.
From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026
The final insult came on the Chargers’ last possession when Alt drew a holding penalty while trying to stop pass rusher Maxx Crosby, resulting in a safety.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 20, 2026
Alexander-Arnold, 27, won the most recent of his 34 England caps when he came on as a substitute in a 1-0 win against Andorra in June 2025.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
The reversal came on the back of declining oil prices, even as Brent remained above $105 a barrel.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
It wavered in and out of focus and then, with a jerk, a commercial for McDonald’s came on the screen.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
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