come away from
phrasal verb
came away from; come away from; coming away from; comes away from
: to move away from (an area, place, etc.)
The guard told him to come away from the door.
—often used figurativelyMost readers come away from the book feeling reassured.
It was a difficult experience, but she came away from it a stronger and more confident person.
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The New York Yankees are coming away from the All-Star festivities with some memorable moments, but a win for the American League in the Midsummer Classic itself wasn't among them.
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Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 July 2025
Ultimately, Williams hopes readers come away from Martyr Loser King with more than aesthetic awe.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 14 July 2025
But there was no attempt to step back from his overriding belief that Wolves’ main opportunities for growth come away from elite football, with projects such as esports and the club’s music label, targeting mainly fans outside the club’s traditional core supporter base.
—Steve Madeley, New York Times, 2 July 2025
The Sacramento Kings might have come away from the 2025 NBA draft with two first-round talents for the price of none.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 27 June 2025
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Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 July 2025
Ultimately, Williams hopes readers come away from Martyr Loser King with more than aesthetic awe.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 14 July 2025
But there was no attempt to step back from his overriding belief that Wolves’ main opportunities for growth come away from elite football, with projects such as esports and the club’s music label, targeting mainly fans outside the club’s traditional core supporter base.
—Steve Madeley, New York Times, 2 July 2025
The Sacramento Kings might have come away from the 2025 NBA draft with two first-round talents for the price of none.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 27 June 2025
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“Come away from.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/come%20away%20from. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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