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Come away

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Emotional Outcome

Use when a meeting or conversation results in strong feelings of hope, relief, disappointment, etc.

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We came away relieved that the issue was finally resolved.
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Physical Departure

Use 'come away' to emphasize the action of leaving a place, especially after an event.

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Guests began to come away after the celebration ended.
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Mutual Separation

Implies leaving together with someone else, not alone.

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My friend and I came away from the party early.
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