comes, came, come, coming

to come in
phrasal verbE

To receive or obtain something
  • 1The results came in yesterday.
  • 2Her order came in this morning.
Sometimes, we get something new, like information, money, or a package. For example, when a letter arrives at your house, or when you get news from a friend, or when you receive money at work. It means something is given or delivered to you.
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People often say "when the results come in" when talking about waiting for test scores, election results, or important updates. This shows how "come in" is used for receiving news or information.
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Cynthia
I just heard some exciting news!
Daniel
Really? What happened?
Cynthia
Our tickets for the new ride have come in!
Daniel
That's awesome! I can't wait to try it.
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