Come
Come verb - To move closer to.
Employ
Employ verb - To provide with a paying job.
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
- Even after this failure and being forced into an Enemy Mine with the good guys, Vegeta continues to employ cunning plans and come dangerously close to having his way.
Source: Magnificent Bastard / Anime - Macross Missile Massacre: Both sides employ advanced MLRS systems, and the Wester battlesuits come armed with rocket launchers.
- Aha, the Prohibited Hero has decided to snub the authorities (or employ Exact Words) and come along anyway, often becoming The Cavalry.
Source: Prohibited Hero Saves the Day
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