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to come after
[phrase form: come]
01
to follow or chase someone, often with the intent of catching or reaching them
Transitive: to come after sb/sth
02
to come as a result of something, often at a later time
Transitive: to come after sth
03
to assume a position or role in succession to another person or entity
Transitive: to come after sb/sth
come after
v
Example
The guards came after the thieves who had escaped from the prison.
The paparazzi relentlessly came after the celebrity, hoping to capture exclusive photos.
The dog escaped from the backyard, and the children came after it, trying to bring it back home.
The detectives came after the suspect with all the evidence they had gathered.
The debt collectors came after him for the unpaid bills, making his financial situation even more stressful.
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