come after
phrasal verb
came after; come after; coming after; comes after
: to chase (someone) : to try to find or capture (someone you want to hurt or punish)
They're worried that the government might be coming after them.
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The move comes after months of waiting to see where Rodgers could end up next.
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Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
Vance’s public statement comes after Musk, who recently left his role leading the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), indirectly brought the Vice President into the row.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 6 June 2025
The vote came after a stern warning to the AQMD board from the U.S. attorney in Los Angeles, that any action to impede use of domestic energy resources would face a legal challenge.
—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2025
The knighthood comes after David received an OBE (Order of the British Empire) back in 2003.
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 6 June 2025
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Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
Vance’s public statement comes after Musk, who recently left his role leading the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), indirectly brought the Vice President into the row.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 6 June 2025
The vote came after a stern warning to the AQMD board from the U.S. attorney in Los Angeles, that any action to impede use of domestic energy resources would face a legal challenge.
—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2025
The knighthood comes after David received an OBE (Order of the British Empire) back in 2003.
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 6 June 2025
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“Come after.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/come%20after. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.
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