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.
Examples of come after in a Sentence
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In the eighth novel in Shorewood writer Petrie's action series, lethal sidekick Lewis turns to Peter Ash for help when shadowy figures comes after Lewis for vengeance.
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Jim Higgins, Journal Sentinel, 15 May 2024
Katie’s latest outing comes after she was pictured at the Roundabout Theatre Company's 2024 Gala in March.
—Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 15 May 2024
The announcement of the summit comes after city officials have embarked on several initiatives to combat the city’s growing rat population.
—Chantelle Lee, TIME, 15 May 2024
That comes after sales fell 1.1% in January, dragged down in part by inclement weather.
—Anne D'innocenzio, Fortune, 15 May 2024
The protest comes after more than 50 Google employees were fired following sit-ins and protests that took place at Google office locations last month protesting Project Nimbus.
—Wendy Lee, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2024
In terms of the late-night space, Meyers’ new pact comes after Jimmy Kimmel re-upped his deal with Disney to remain at Jimmy Kimmel Live through its 23rd season at ABC.
—Lesley Goldberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 May 2024
Sunday’s death came after the man was taken into custody early Sunday by the Sacramento Police Department for two misdemeanor warrants.
—Chris Biderman, Sacramento Bee, 12 May 2024
This Mandalorian & Grogu comes after last year’s news that Donald Glover’s Lando Calrissian spinoff will now be a movie instead of a series.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 11 May 2024
Jim Higgins, Journal Sentinel, 15 May 2024
Katie’s latest outing comes after she was pictured at the Roundabout Theatre Company's 2024 Gala in March.
—Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 15 May 2024
The announcement of the summit comes after city officials have embarked on several initiatives to combat the city’s growing rat population.
—Chantelle Lee, TIME, 15 May 2024
That comes after sales fell 1.1% in January, dragged down in part by inclement weather.
—Anne D'innocenzio, Fortune, 15 May 2024
The protest comes after more than 50 Google employees were fired following sit-ins and protests that took place at Google office locations last month protesting Project Nimbus.
—Wendy Lee, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2024
In terms of the late-night space, Meyers’ new pact comes after Jimmy Kimmel re-upped his deal with Disney to remain at Jimmy Kimmel Live through its 23rd season at ABC.
—Lesley Goldberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 May 2024
Sunday’s death came after the man was taken into custody early Sunday by the Sacramento Police Department for two misdemeanor warrants.
—Chris Biderman, Sacramento Bee, 12 May 2024
This Mandalorian & Grogu comes after last year’s news that Donald Glover’s Lando Calrissian spinoff will now be a movie instead of a series.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 11 May 2024
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“Come after.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/come%20after. Accessed 18 May. 2024.
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