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come on

[kuhm-on, -awn] / ˈkʌmˌɒn, -ˌɔn /




come-on


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The likes of Rayan Cherki, Ousmane Dembele and Desire Doue can't all start, but they can be gamechangers if they come on after 70 minutes in 30 degrees heat.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

OpenAI’s explosive growth has come on the back of a “web of deceit and the exploitation of users,” alleges Florida’s attorney general in a new lawsuit.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

The company’s market debut could come on or around June 12.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

I would love for her to come on.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

He said that was how the disembodied voice knew to come on with the warning, “You are standing too close to the artwork. Step back, or you will be asked to leave.”

From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix




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