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come from
verb
- to be or have been a resident or native (of)
Ernst comes from Geneva
- to originate from or derive from
chocolate comes from the cacao tree
the word filibuster comes from the Dutch word for pirate
- where someone is coming from informal.where someone is coming from the reasons for someone's behaviour, opinions, or comments
I can understand where you're coming from
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The pundits say the president needs a huge come-from-behind victory.
The Dutch, however, will go into the game as favorites after toppling Brazil in a stunning come-from-behind victory.
The Red Sox return the favor in 2004 with an incredible come-from-behind win.
I remember that the governor looked at me with a sort of "Where-did-you-come-from, Bub?"
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