come at

Example Sentences

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This resurgence could not have come at a worse time for the beef industry—or cows.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

The competing measures, which have drawn enough verified signatures to qualify for the November ballot, come at a time when the rising cost of healthcare is emerging as a top voter concern.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

But getting its latest AI into more hands will come at a cost.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Whole life policies, in contrast, carry fixed premiums and include a cash-value component, and for that reason they come at a much higher cost.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

“If the nixies come at us, I’ll hold them off.”

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black