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To happen or exist at the same time as something else

go together

if two or more things go together, they frequently exist together

coincide

verb

to happen at the same time as something else

go with

to exist frequently with something

accompany

verb

to happen or exist while something else is happening

concur

verb

if events concur, they happen at the same time

overlap

verb

if two events overlap, or if one overlaps the other, one starts before the other ends

synchronize

verb

if two or more things synchronize, they happen or move at the same time or speed

clash

verb

if two events clash, they happen at the same time, so that you cannot be present at both of them

go hand in hand

to happen or exist together

come with

to be provided together with something

caxirola

a percussion instrument used by football fans which makes a rattling sound when shaken

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pierce the corporate veil

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