come about
verb
came about; come about; coming about; comes about
1
: happen
2
: to change direction
the wind has come about into the north
3
: to shift to a new tack
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The action, announced Thursday, came about after a security researcher reported the sprawling network to authorities.
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Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 29 May 2026
Their visit came about nine months after Lee, who resides in Swissvale and represents parts of Westmoreland and Allegheny counties, including Pittsburgh, attempted to visit the facility in August 2025.
—Finch Walker, USA Today, 29 May 2026
Clint Dempsey had the honor of representing the United States in three World Cups, and there were likely times during all three where questions about the roster came about once it was revealed before the tournament.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 28 May 2026
Her announcement came about a year and a half after Payne died due to a fatal fall from the balcony of his hotel room in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in October 2024.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 27 May 2026
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Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 29 May 2026
Their visit came about nine months after Lee, who resides in Swissvale and represents parts of Westmoreland and Allegheny counties, including Pittsburgh, attempted to visit the facility in August 2025.
—Finch Walker, USA Today, 29 May 2026
Clint Dempsey had the honor of representing the United States in three World Cups, and there were likely times during all three where questions about the roster came about once it was revealed before the tournament.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 28 May 2026
Her announcement came about a year and a half after Payne died due to a fatal fall from the balcony of his hotel room in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in October 2024.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 27 May 2026
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“Come about.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/come%20about. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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