How to Use come on in a Sentence

come on

verb
Definition of come onnext
Synonyms for come onnext
  • Elliott's first local concert comes on the heels of her Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction last year.
    — Troy Smith, Axios, 14 Aug. 2024
  • Her inaugural credit on The Jeffersons came on an episode that was directed by her husband.
    — Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Aug. 2024
  • Three of the Swedes' goals against Italy came on set pieces.
    — CBS News, 6 Aug. 2023
  • The picks come on the heels of a roller-coaster week for Wall Street.
    — Samantha Subin, CNBC, 9 Aug. 2024
  • The news comes on the heels of a busy Pride season for the rising pop singer.
    — Stephen Daw, Billboard, 1 July 2024
  • When Wilton home baking products came on the scene in the 1950s, the style resurged.
    — Annemarie Dooling, USA TODAY, 29 Feb. 2024
  • Click or tap here to learn more, or just come on out and join us!
    — Sharon Coolidge, The Enquirer, 1 July 2024
  • This was the same year that Bosom Buddies came on the air.
    — Brittany Natale, Good Housekeeping, 21 July 2023
  • The wettest day of the week came on Monday with 0.49 inches of rain recorded.
    — Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Jan. 2024
  • In fact, Williams' first interception came on just the fourth play of the game.
    — Ryan Morik, Fox News, 15 Oct. 2023
  • But those factories and mines will take years to come on line.
    — Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 3 May 2024
  • And two, come on, folks, check your phone later and get out of your parking space!
    — Dp Opinion, The Denver Post, 21 May 2024
  • Both the march to honor Lord and the records release come on the five-month anniversary of the Oct. 28 beating.
    — Kira Caspers, The Arizona Republic, 29 Mar. 2024
  • The Navy came on board in the 1920s with a base southeast of Imperial Beach.
    — San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Oct. 2023
  • Michael Maywood came on in relief, then got the next two outs on a grounder and a strikeout.
    — John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2024
  • The game totaled nearly 1,000 yards of offense between the two teams, most of which came on the ground.
    — Lia Assimakopoulos, Dallas News, 9 Sep. 2023
  • Knowing that Doctor Doom was coming on the heels of that?
    — Mike Ryan, IndieWire, 9 Aug. 2024
  • As the song concludes and the theater lights come on, the function quickly takes on a third life — that of a meet-and-greet.
    — Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2024
  • The Kardashians star's new gig comes on the heels of her recent risqué ad for the label.
    — Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 17 Aug. 2023
  • Between the lines: When the concert ended and the lights came on, fans chanted Joplin's name.
    — Troy Smith, Axios, 16 July 2024
  • So, come on — who is going to save $10 and buy the regular Fire TV stick?
    — Wes Davis, The Verge, 21 Sep. 2023
  • After a three-and-out for the UK offense on the game's opening possession, the punt team came on the field.
    — The Courier-Journal, 9 Sep. 2023
  • His best finish came on the streets of Toronto two months ago in 7th on a run of three top-10s in four starts in the middle of the season.
    — Nathan Brown, The Indianapolis Star, 8 Sep. 2023
  • Four of those scores came on short fields as the Raiders took advantage of five Chargers turnovers.
    — Jeff Miller, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2023
  • The light campaign schedule this past week comes on the heels of Trump campaigning and fundraising back to back in the past few weeks.
    — Lalee Ibssa, ABC News, 5 July 2024
  • This month's change of reign will come on the 52nd anniversary of her accession.
    — Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 5 Jan. 2024
  • The only basket came on a put-back with 12 seconds left and the Antelopes not wanting to foul with the game no longer in doubt.
    — Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Dec. 2023
  • The electric warmer stays plugged in, and an automatic glowing light comes on in the dark.
    — Maya Polton, Parents, 4 Aug. 2023
  • The news of her surgery came on the same day as the announcement that King Charles was due to receive treatment for an enlarged prostate.
    — Ollie MacNaughton, Glamour, 29 Jan. 2024
  • Plus, the easy hook-and-loop closure means these shoes not only come on and off quickly but also that the fit is just right.
    — Sherri Gordon, Health, 12 July 2023

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