Oncome


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Oncome

 a heavy fall of rain or snow. See also outburst.
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Between twelve and one that Sunday night Katharine lay in bed, not asleep, but in that twilight region where a detached and humorous view of our own lot is possible; or if we must be serious, our seriousness is tempered by the swift oncome of slumber and oblivion.
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Get onCome on down to the Cochran Hall and have some festive fun while helping raise money for juvenile diabetes and young peoples' mental health.
Festive fun all over the region; Christmas lights switch on events and activities

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