as in happened
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how did all this come about?
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Recent Examples of came about
The exchange came about a minute after Clark drilled a 3-pointer in Reese's face.
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Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
The first goal came about through the kind of incisive and free-flowing attack that had been a hallmark of the contest in SoFi Stadium one week ago.
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David Close,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
McVay’s announcement came about a week after San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan canceled minicamp, and Seattle Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald did the same.
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Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
That project came about during the hiatus of Ballers.
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Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
10 June 2026
The Bears’ announcement Friday came about four months after the Indiana legislature passed a bill to aid the team in its move to Hammond.
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Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
This is just my segue into wondering how the dance aspect of the film came about.
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Lauren Michele Jackson,
New Yorker,
7 June 2026
The decision came about a month after the Newport Mesa Unified School District voted to ban e-bikes for all elementary and middle school students, while imposing stricter rules for high schoolers.
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Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
The backstory The idea for the Allison Inn & Spa came about decades before construction began.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
The first goal came about through the kind of incisive and free-flowing attack that had been a hallmark of the contest in SoFi Stadium one week ago.
—
David Close,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
McVay’s announcement came about a week after San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan canceled minicamp, and Seattle Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald did the same.
—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
That project came about during the hiatus of Ballers.
—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
10 June 2026
The Bears’ announcement Friday came about four months after the Indiana legislature passed a bill to aid the team in its move to Hammond.
—
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
This is just my segue into wondering how the dance aspect of the film came about.
—
Lauren Michele Jackson,
New Yorker,
7 June 2026
The decision came about a month after the Newport Mesa Unified School District voted to ban e-bikes for all elementary and middle school students, while imposing stricter rules for high schoolers.
—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
The backstory The idea for the Allison Inn & Spa came about decades before construction began.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for came about
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This year, that refill never happened.
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Martinez has shared a different version of what happened.
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After the verdict, Miami-Dade State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle said in a statement that her office decided to charge Pino with a felony after determining that there was sufficient evidence that Pino’s actions were reckless, although the jury ultimately disagreed.
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Dagher said there was nothing to indicate any other suspects were involved.
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The team went on a 1-6-1 slide before the World Cup break and sits in 12th place in the 16-team league.
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Russell went on to win Best Director at Venice, but The Devils was later banned in Italy and several other territories.
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The game included nine triple stumpers and came down to Final Jeopardy!
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The plaza came down in March 2025 at Bowser’s direction, spurred by threats from Congress to hold the city’s funding.
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That came just a few days after news broke that Palantir had secured a $10 billion contract from the US Army over the next decade.
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All five of Bednar’s outs came via strikeout on Wednesday.
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Rabbitt said investigators believe the deaths occurred entirely inside Steadman's apartment and that, based on the evidence collected so far, there is no indication anyone from outside the family was involved.
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The lawsuit alleges Daniell was never informed the transfer had occurred and continued working on the project after ownership of the property had changed.
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