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Example sentences for "coming"

Lexicographically close words:
comically; comick; comics; comida; comin; cominge; comings; comis; comission; comitatu
  1. For see them in front of me and behind me, getting there ahead of me and coming after me to leave no room for me when I shall arrive!

  2. I move among them dully, the stir of the streets coming to me as the soughing of wind on the desert or the wash of waves on a distant shore.

  3. Like apples of gold in baskets of silver were the snow-covered ridges in the light of the slow-coming dawn.

  4. The dogs were now very near and coming as swift as their eager legs could carry them.

  5. Then its coming and going were attended with ceremony and splendor, the dawn with invisible choirs, the sunset with all the pageantry and pomp of a regal fête.

  6. Us didn't know what it meant coming to de house.

  7. She entered the small glade overhung with willow trees and spread with soft grass, and gazed at the sparkling water of the spring as it caught the beams of sunlight coming through the trees and reflected them in myriads of little points.

  8. Where did you hear about slavery coming back?

  9. Every time dey would hyar de Yankees was coming dey would take us out in de woods and hide us.

  10. Yankees coming, and a Captain coming up the road and telling them the soldiers were coming.

  11. This isn't Central Park," said Hal Barton, his brother, coming into sight.

  12. Their job had been made easy by the coming of Pat.

  13. Coming toward her, busily telling a tale of adventure to the gorgeous Shelia Davenport, was a tall, red-headed, magnificently handsome man.

  14. With womanly quickness sharpened by a mother's instinct, she had divined that the intimacy between Pollie and her cousin was slowly but surely coming closer, nearer, perhaps dearer.

  15. On one occasion, when he met Mr. Gateward coming in from a long night ride, his abundant beard was frozen stiff as a stalactite.

  16. As soon as he hears horses coming across the plain, he's to come in here and let us know.

  17. In the two decades which were coming to an end when Pollie Devereux had reached womanhood, the rigid economy and unwavering prudence with which the property had been managed had borne fruit.

  18. Two coming this way, making for the back-door.

  19. Besides, isn't this delightful unknown cousin, Captain Devereux, coming some fine day?

  20. He is infernally sly and quiet, and, I expect, is coming up in the inside running.

  21. I feel apoplexy coming on, or heart disease, I'm sure.

  22. The sun was declining as the girl rode out of the paddock gates, but no hint of coolness had as yet betokened the coming eve.

  23. Don't we enjoy coming home like other people with hearts?

  24. Some were set apart to receive and attend to travellers and guests, who were continually coming and going: to wash their feet, and prepare supper and bed for them.

  25. An English writer of that period, who was jealous of the Irish schools and in very bad humour with his countrymen for coming to them, is nevertheless forced to admit that Englishmen came to Ireland "in fleetloads.

  26. There was a remarkable contrast between the outside glare and the inside dimness, so that a person coming from without could not on entering see anything.

  27. An old General, one of its first residents, told us that one day the preceding year he saw a tiger walking leisurely above his house, and looking down, as if wondering at the change which was coming over the place.

  28. As a rule, in this case the missionary appeals to the fairness of his audience to give him a patient hearing, that they may really know his views, and may be in a position for coming to a right judgment regarding them.

  29. Between the reformers and those who cannot advance with them there has been sharp controversy, and there is no prospect of its coming to an end.

  30. So little did he anticipate the events of the coming year, that in the elaborate Minute he wrote on his retirement he satisfied himself with saying, regarding the native army, that the condition of the Sepoy could not be improved.

  31. The host coming against us had, with characteristic procrastination, put off the attack till the morning.

  32. Till the closing months of the year there was no fear of the coming storm.

  33. On one occasion, after a very keen discussion, when my Hindu opponents had been extremely angry, on coming out from the place a native Christian by my side was struck on the head by a stone, which was evidently intended for me.

  34. Many of this class are now labouring in different parts of India, and there is every reason to hope that in coming years the native agency will grow largely in extent and efficiency.

  35. The king, notified of the coming of this cortège, publicly declares he will deal justice to the knaves, and the procession melts away; most of the friends disappear at a racing pace through the lanes of London.

  36. Formerly, we read in a saga, the same tongue was spoken in England and Norway, but not after the coming of William of Normandy, "because he was French.

  37. Just at that moment a rattle of keys is heard; it is the spenser coming to the pantry.

  38. Therefore, as one does not lightly warn the blessed gods, she rode silent but quaking by his side, with her ears still on the strain for the coming danger, and all her mind set on the fear that Prosper would find out.

  39. Then he got up, breathing hard, and looked at his enemy as he lay jerking on the grass, and at the bright stream coming from his neck.

  40. In fact, he headed within a fortnight of his coming into North Morgraunt a force which was the largest known since Earl Roger of Bellesme had made a quietness like death over those parts.

  41. There were certainly movements in the house, feet coming up the stairs; he thought to catch hoarse whisperings, and once the clang of metal.

  42. As soon as he saw them coming the groom got off, helped Isoult first, then his mistress.

  43. The time came with the coming of Master Porges --that smug and solemn man--into the assembly.

  44. Luckily for him it grew dusk, but not dark, before he could be certain by which gorge Renny himself was coming in.

  45. As Prosper had predicted, the dogs, coming on by twos and threes, got entangled in the cross-trail.

  46. Prosper watched them coming over the sunny plat.

  47. In effect, a knight on a chestnut horse was coming from Goltres, a most resplendent knight in golden armour, with yellow trappings slashed and fluttering about him.

  48. In olden times, it was a great centre for all the western and southwestern district, farmers and lumbermen coming from long distances in the interior.

  49. While passengers are coming aboard we take pleasure in quoting the following from Baedeker's Guide to the United States: "The Photo-Panorama of the Hudson, published by the Bryant Union Publishing Co.

  50. Things were coming to a focus, when a meeting took place between Arnold and Clinton's representative, Andre, at the house of Joshua Hett Smith, near Haverstraw.

  51. On our coming to the house two mats were spread out to sit upon, and some food was immediately served in well-made wooden bowls.

  52. For so dull and lubbery a fish, the sturgeon is capable of some very lively antics; as, for instance, his habit of leaping full length into the air and coming down with a great splash.

  53. We celebrate our hundredth year With thankful hearts and words of praise, And learn a lasting lesson here Of trust and hope for coming days.

  54. In thinking of these things, one only has to allow time enough, and the most stupendous changes in the topography of the country are as easy and natural as the going out or the coming in of spring or summer.

  55. Defiance, with scattering spurs coming down to the very shore of the lake.

  56. General Washington was on his way to West Point, coming across the country from Connecticut.

  57. They arrived at last, and without coming on board, subjected the captain to a long questioning, and searched the newspapers he brought for intelligence relating to the health of the port from which he sailed.

  58. She went on to say that the second coming of the Saviour was to take place, and the world to be destroyed in a very few days, and that she had a commission to proclaim the approach of that event.

  59. Gray is at this moment in Florence, though he is soon coming to Rome.

  60. This mention of sturgeons tempts me to relate an anecdote which I heard as I was coming up the Hudson.

  61. About half-past eight a numerous crowd made its appearance coming from the town.

  62. There is a priest coming over the bridge, a man of venerable age and great reputation for sanctity--the common people crowd around him to kiss his hand, and obtain a kind word from him as he passes.

  63. La, feyther, if there is'nt coming down the village-- F.

  64. Coming into the house, they did look to me like a blue lobster with a shrimp in his claws--Oh, here is the damsel I love, and alone.

  65. Her ladyship is coming out, and walks this way.

  66. You'd better repose a little, you seem'd much disorder'd coming in.

  67. The latter was pictured, to all intents and purposes, as coming from his home in the south to perform the "medicine" rite and carry away with him the disease from the sick person.

  68. The coming of the scoter brought flush times, and in hard weather our takes were tremendous.

  69. Our hare season generally began with partridge poaching, so that the coming of the hunter's moon was always an interesting autumnal event.

  70. Just as day was coming a farm labourer came across, and kindly helped me to his cottage.

  71. In the morning the Limestone Burner coming to work found a handful of pure white ashes.

  72. In coming together in the evening their calls may be heard to some distance.

  73. If my out-going was observed it often entailed a circuit of a dozen miles in coming home, and even then the entry into town was not without considerable risk.

  74. Birds' sounds are coming from over and under--from bough and brake, and a harmonious discord is flooded from the neighbouring copse.

  75. If Kittiwake knew, he would never admit that these were the wild swans coming from the north, which chose the darkest nights for their migration.

  76. I am abroad on the heather just before the coming of the day.

  77. A camel rider, coming into camp from the south, roused not the least interest among the men already there, and Ali took mental note of the incident.

  78. At night, the Druse would have no stomach for attacking, or even coming near, Ben Akbar.

  79. It responded, but before coming all the way to Ali, it stopped twice to bestow a long, lingering and disappointed look upon the camp of the Druse.

  80. When a cool wind announced the going of the day and the coming of the night, the nearest of the seven pursuers was a mere dot in the distance.

  81. Probably they intended to waylay small groups coming from various sources to join the Hadj, just as they had the camp of Sofad.

  82. Mr. Faringdon coming to see Hales some few months before his death found him in very mean lodgings at Eton, but in a temper gravely cheerful, and well becoming a good man under such circumstances.

  83. But in spite of all their efforts, the outfit for the coming season was bound to be a tattered and makeshift affair.

  84. The sea was again breaking heavily on the ice-foot astern and I walked up and down wondering which was coming first, the steam or this wave-beaten cliff.

  85. In a very short time Scott discovered that the sledding resources of the ship had been used to their fullest extent during his absence, and that parties had been going and coming and ever adding to the collection of knowledge.

  86. This fatal mishap naturally caused increased anxiety about the three men who had gone on, and anxiety was not diminished when, on the 19th, Skelton was seen coming down, the hill alone.

  87. At last Dot saw what looked like a bit of black stick, just above the surface of the pool, coming towards their side, and, as it moved forward, leaving two little silvery ripples that widened out behind it on the smooth waters.

  88. She remembered their coming back in the darkness; numbers of strange men she had never seen before.

  89. Willy Wagtail was really saying, "Dot and her Kangaroo are coming this way.

  90. Soon she heard something coming towards her stealthily and slowly.

  91. She did not like to think of that, for she could picture to herself all those great men, on their big rough horses, coming back to her father's cottage that night, and how they would begin to be quiet and sad.

  92. For a few seconds it hesitated to make the attack, and looked back down the slope, to see if the other dogs were coming to help; but they were only just beginning the ascent, and the shouting black fellows were further off still.

  93. They were always coming down, loosened by the melting snow above, as well as by the feet of the climbers.

  94. Far below, Joe saw a party coming up, looking about a quarter of a mile away.

  95. Cook," said Joe, peeping in the stew kettle to see how it was coming along.

  96. On the sixth morning, as Joe drew near the Ranger's cabin to feed and water Popgun, he saw smoke coming out of the chimney.

  97. When she landed on it, with all four feet bunched, it looked from above as if her shoulders were coming up through the brown wool on her back.

  98. It was not till this lunch was eaten that he noticed the dusking of the sun, and looking up saw a great, ugly, dark cloud coming over the range to the west.

  99. A party was coming down the trail just as they got there, and Tom was soon busy.

  100. Now I'll help you get the camp ready for the hikers that are coming in to-night.

  101. I didn't care for that one, when he was coming at you!

  102. Joe insisted on coming down to see his "new room," and while they were inspecting it three of the Moose Patrol came into the yard.

  103. It was coming on a cold sleet storm, and his cattle were huddled on the leeward side of the barn, otherwise unprotected.

  104. Why, this is the first night I've been in this week, and every sound I hear I think they are coming for me.

  105. Fred, coming quietly into the barn one morning, caught him.

  106. Coming closer we beheld a mule lying on his side, attached to a heavy load of coal.

  107. Grim was coming out of the fourth fit when the oil came, and among them they managed to pour a gill or so down his throat.

  108. I remember one small boy, coming in haste for the doctor, breathlessly announced that he had come for "Dick and Dandy.

  109. I tell you, man, there's a day of reckoning coming when men will cry unto the mountains and hills to fall on them and hide them.

  110. Poor Grim, coming out of it, rolled his eyes piteously from one to another.

  111. The summer was not particularly eventful, so far as I could see, but I had a premonition of coming ill.

  112. Oh, it was all too horrible to relate, but since it is daily coming to be the fashion, I will try and go through it, hoping some heart may be touched when a plain statement how docking is done, lies before them.

  113. When I stood still he dropped the plow-handle and lines, and, coming around in front of me, cut me full in the face with that whip lash until the blood flew.

  114. Fred home some little time before he intended coming, but his coming brought no additional happiness to the stables, whether it did to the house or not.

  115. Tears of self-pity were coming into her eyes.

  116. For many minutes she sat there by the piano, thinking not of the gift that seemed to be coming back, but of the queer lame duck who took his lameness so much to heart.

  117. Maybe it didn't, but just passed through coming from--somewhere.

  118. To him was coming the strength he was to need, a faith in himself that was to tide him over many gray morrows.

  119. Countless stitches must be taken, a serious number of dollars spent, that the prettiest layette possible might await the coming mite.

  120. A minute later he heard other steps coming into the room.

  121. He awaited impatiently the coming of that splendid day.

  122. I say only, if you are coming at all, come while I want you.

  123. And, David, I think she's coming to talk over things.

  124. More than rare harmonies and melodies and rhythms were coming to David.

  125. I can't help feeling that our ventures are coming out well.

  126. Count Otto wondered if the friend she had written to were her lover and if they had plighted their troth, especially when she alluded to him again as "that gentleman who's coming down.

  127. He did his best to accomplish his purpose, and was encouraged in his efforts by my pith hat coming off and flopping about my head.

  128. We may, however, minimise the danger of its fracture by leaning well back at our fences, and by ducking our chins into our chests when we feel ourselves coming the inevitable cropper.

  129. By an extraordinary piece of good luck she was saved from a horrible death by her boot coming off.

  130. As it is impossible for her to know the exact moment he is going to take off, she should give him his head, when he is coming up to the obstacle, and be ready to lean well back as he is landing over it.

  131. The hold the lady has on the crutches should prevent her falling, if the animal stops dead when coming up to a fence.

  132. They may catch on the foot, on account of getting crushed by coming in violent contact with a tree, wall or other hard object, or by the horse falling on his near side.

  133. Baron de Vaux, in his book Ecuyers et Ecuyères, tells us that Emilie Loisset, who was a brilliant high school rider, was killed by a rearer coming over with her.

  134. They are coming for me," he said, a great weariness creeping into his voice.

  135. The light was in her eyes so she could see only indistinctly the silhouette of a figure coming directly towards where she stood.

  136. Wife said the other day she had no intention of dying till she saw a steam car coming right into our town.

  137. She lifted her head quickly, with the movement of one who is startled by a memory; then, rising quickly, she looked through the grove and saw some one coming towards her.

  138. And some day you both will be coming back here, happier than ever.

  139. I don't want to take any of them, Aunt Maria," she said, tears coming into her eyes.

  140. This fellow coming toward us," he continued, as they stepped from the carriage, "is a good example of what the flush times are doing.

  141. Suddenly she uttered a quick cry of pleasure as she saw an old man coming towards her out of the crowd, and after rushing forward to kiss him they both turned towards a carriage which had just stopped near the pavement.

  142. With the quick straightening of his body and the bright light in his eyes when he looked up, Sargent knew that his coming had brought a great relief.

  143. They all know and are coming to our assistance.

  144. His disappointment grew almost unbearable when he heard praise also coming from his friend's lips.

  145. Even when the ship was out to sea, I imagined I could still see her there, and I swore to myself that day that the next time she stood there and looked for me, I should be coming back to her a great man!

  146. Scarcely was Brandon safely ensconced behind a clump of arbor vitæ when whom should he see coming down the path toward the gate but his grace, the Duke of Buckingham.

  147. Now, all of this, coming upon the heels of her trouble with Brandon, made her most wretched indeed.

  148. Judson was pale from exhaustion, and his breath was coming in gasps as he tried to keep the merciless sword from his throat.

  149. After a moment she stepped toward the window, and, with quick-coming breath, stopped at the threshold of the little passage.

  150. We rode down to Greenwich and entered the palace without exciting comment, as the princess was in the habit of coming and going at will.

  151. In a few moments whom did they see, coming toward them down the path, but Brandon, who had delivered his message and continued his walk.

  152. This made me glad, and coming from coy, modest Jane meant a great deal.

  153. I wondered what was coming next, but my curiosity was more than satisfied when the king asked: "So Caskoden was present at all your interviews?

  154. Jane told me afterwards that Mary's conduct upon coming up to him was pretty and curious beyond the naming.

  155. They say she is coming home to-day, and the court seems to have gone mad about it; I hear nothing but 'Mary is coming!

  156. She had seen and heard it all, but instead of coming to his relief stood there laughing to herself.

  157. The coming of the Iron Age to Africa meant the production of better weapons and tools.

  158. During the war some five thousand blacks served in the Continental Army with the vast majority coming from the North.

  159. Coming to America, for them, meant a loss of status although it might also mean an increase in affluence.

  160. It was Lupin who replied: "I beg you to observe, maître, that mademoiselle is not coming of her own free will.

  161. But Shears, stimulated by the thought of his coming victory and by the fierce longing to lay hold at once of this accomplice of Arsène Lupin's, felt an irresistible strength welling up within himself.

  162. He put in: "You must have found a difficulty in coming to terms.

  163. A gentleman was coming down the riding-path that separates the two roadways of the avenue, when his horse swerved, struck the bench on which they were sitting and backed against Shears's shoulder.

  164. Arsène Lupin would know I was coming and I don't wish him to.

  165. Still, the man who brought the basket of provisions did not cross the garden either in coming or going.

  166. Lupin crossed his arms with an air of indignation: "So you thought I would let you go without coming to see you off?

  167. First, he announces the coming of his English rival, so as to put me on my guard and make Shears's task more difficult.

  168. Ganimard, who is a little superficial in his judgments, sees this uniformity in the faculty of disappearing, in the power of coming and going unseen.

  169. An imperceptible sound, coming from the other side of the door, had, as it were, grazed the silence.


  170. The above list will hopefully give you a few useful examples demonstrating the appropriate usage of "coming" in a variety of sentences. We hope that you will now be able to make sentences using this word.

    Some related collocations, pairs and triplets of words:
    coming again; coming away; coming back; coming down; coming forth; coming forward; coming from; coming from the west; coming here; coming home; coming near; coming out; coming over; coming round; coming towards; coming years