Come
Come verb - To move closer to.
Start out
Start out verb - Take the first step or steps in carrying out an action.
Both terms in one sentence
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And usually, they start out as Always Chaotic Evil as they come, or even just mindless beasts who destroy because they don't know any better.
Source: The Taming of the Grue -
Subverted in the books starring the Thea Sisters; they and their supporting cast start out barefoot like everyone else, but come to be portrayed as Fully Dressed Cartoon Animals later in the series.
Source: Barefoot Cartoon Animal - Both start out as kings on top of the world, but their stubborn pursuit of their goals despite the advice of those around them causes their entire lives to come apart.
Source: Evil Counterpart / Theater
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