came on
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The blast came on the 11th pitch of the at-bat—fitting for a player whose entire existence in the major leagues is the result of unrelenting tenacity.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026
Oddly, seeing as it came on his home field, Vidal’s touchdown only quieted SoFi Stadium, which was awash in orange jerseys.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 11, 2026
The supply came on again last night only to go off again later.
From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2026
Then, when he came on the first Zoom as Wade and was so already intact as a character, I was like, “He’s a star, man. This guy’s a star.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026
There was a pause, an indistinct exchange, and then Henry’s brisk voice came on the line.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
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