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I come in at vs I come at

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I come in at' is used when referring to a specific time or place where someone arrives, while 'I come at' is used when indicating an action or intention towards something or someone.

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I come in at

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a specific time or place where someone arrives.

This phrase is used to indicate the time or place where someone arrives. It is often followed by a specific time or location.

Examples:

  • I come in at 9 o'clock every morning.
  • He comes in at the main entrance of the building.
  • She comes in at the end of the meeting.
  • So I come in at his level.
  • Since I married you, people are surprised I come in at all.
  • I come in at nine.
  • Since I married you, people are surprised I come in at all.
  • I come in here at night with my friend Beth.
  • PETER: Well, I generally come in at least fifteen minutes late.
  • I'd come in at 3:00 a. M. And she'send me back out for gin.
  • I saw her come in at these gates not five minutes ago.
  • I come in here, look at the wreckage and I say sorry.
  • I come in here, look at the wreckage and I say sorry.
  • I've never had that conversation with my own mom. I'd come in at 3:00 a. M. And she'send me back out for gin.
  • Now, I need you to come in at seven tomorrow for early detention.
  • Come on Andrew. I heard you come in at 12 in the morning.
  • I didn't come in at the wrong time, did I?
  • My technical skill could come in very handy when I come back to work.
  • Cate was that high when I come in.
  • Can I come in and as they hide.
  • This is where I come in.
  • OK, don't be alarmed, I come in...
  • I come in now, but no cuddle.

Alternatives:

  • I arrive at
  • I get in at
  • I show up at
  • I enter at

I come at

This phrase is correct and commonly used when indicating an action or intention towards something or someone.

This phrase is used to express an action or intention towards something or someone. It is often followed by a verb or a noun.

Examples:

  • I come at the problem from a different angle.
  • She comes at the issue with a fresh perspective.
  • He comes at the task with enthusiasm.
  • I come at you, grab my wrist.
  • I come at precisely the right moment, it seems.
  • Seems I come at right time.
  • For me, I come at it from intuition.
  • Did I come at a bad time?
  • Every time I come at you, you've got the right answer.
  • If I come at him, I've got to have more than an old faded poster, right?
  • Now, when I come at you like this, with a right-hand lead, see how far my fist has to travel through space, all... all this extra distance - past your shoulders?
  • Seems I come at right time.
  • Did I come at a bad time?
  • Can I come at noon?
  • Did I come at a bad time?
  • Have I come at a bad time?
  • Did I come at a bad time?
  • I come at this question not as a green campaigner, in fact, I confess to be rather hopeless at recycling.
  • I come at it as a professional observer of financial policy making and someone that wonders how history will judge us.
  • Are you ancient gods, and have I come at last to the realm of the Spirit of the Forest?
  • Did I come at a bad time?
  • Did I come at a bad time?

Alternatives:

  • I approach
  • I tackle
  • I deal with
  • I address

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