takes something as it comes

A form of take something as it comes — To accept and deal with something (an event, etc.) as it occurs, with a composed state of mind.

Meanings

verb
  1. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of take something as it comes
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Chicago

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