come along
Example Sentences
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“They only come along once in a lifetime.”
From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026
There’s an old London saying about hope and luck, built around the idea of waiting forever for a bus only to have two come along at the same time.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
Were there any lessons that you took away from that in terms of future projects that might come along?
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
They line the roadside hoping someone will come along offering any work.
From BBC • May 18, 2026
“Stonecutter! This one’s more fit to become a ratcatcher or a twiner of flower wreaths. Well, come along, come along.”
From "The Golden Goblet" by Eloise Jarvis McGraw
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