Come by
Phrasal VerbsEASY
To obtain or acquire (often something rare or by chance)
Come by
Phrasal VerbsEASY
To obtain or acquire (often something rare or by chance)
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Examples
"How did you come by this rare book?"
"Opportunities to work abroad are not easy to come by."
Source: Phrasal VerbsAdded: 10/23/2025
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