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how did all this come about?
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Recent Examples of came about
The protest came about when its lead organizer, Ana Olivares, a junior at Proviso West High School, joined forces with Mejia and a few students from District 209 schools to recruit greater numbers.
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Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
His resignation, effective Tuesday, came about a year into his second term.
—Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
The event came about after a scheduled 30‑minute meeting between Chen and several other organizers turned into a three‑hour conversation that ultimately led to what the Dallas Open is today.
—Johnny Resendiz, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
His comments Tuesday came about two months after right-hander Sonny Gray joined the Red Sox with fighting words about the Yankees.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 10 Feb. 2026
The rescue came about after Jordan Turpin — who was 17 at the time — escaped from the home and told authorities about their captivity and abuse.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
Redbord said the partnership came about after Tether and Tron approached TRM about the reports with the goal of mitigating the illicit activity.
—Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2026
Wintrow’s bill also came about as the result of efforts by another father, who sought to prevent the disclosure of autopsy photos of his daughter possessed by a county coroner.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 4 Feb. 2026
His 13 Premier League titles, two Champions League wins, one Cup Winners’ Cup, five FA Cups and four League Cups over 26 years at United came about through constant reinvention and change, rather than refining and iterating any singular strategic vision.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
His resignation, effective Tuesday, came about a year into his second term.
—Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
The event came about after a scheduled 30‑minute meeting between Chen and several other organizers turned into a three‑hour conversation that ultimately led to what the Dallas Open is today.
—Johnny Resendiz, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
His comments Tuesday came about two months after right-hander Sonny Gray joined the Red Sox with fighting words about the Yankees.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 10 Feb. 2026
The rescue came about after Jordan Turpin — who was 17 at the time — escaped from the home and told authorities about their captivity and abuse.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
Redbord said the partnership came about after Tether and Tron approached TRM about the reports with the goal of mitigating the illicit activity.
—Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2026
Wintrow’s bill also came about as the result of efforts by another father, who sought to prevent the disclosure of autopsy photos of his daughter possessed by a county coroner.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 4 Feb. 2026
His 13 Premier League titles, two Champions League wins, one Cup Winners’ Cup, five FA Cups and four League Cups over 26 years at United came about through constant reinvention and change, rather than refining and iterating any singular strategic vision.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for came about
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But, funnily enough, losing to Halifax might have been the best thing that happened because Ben Tozer stood up in the dressing room and gave it to everyone.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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The incident happened in Crofton as a volunteer for Councilman Pete Smith was canvassing in a neighborhood.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Thaksin has denied there was such a deal.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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In fact, for the first nearly 2 billion years of Earth’s history, there was no appreciable oxygen in the planet’s atmosphere at all.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
17 Feb. 2026
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Richards won the three-way nomination and went on to defeat Republican Clayton Williams, becoming the last Democratic governor in Texas.—
Gromer Jeffers Jr,
Dallas Morning News,
16 Feb. 2026
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Lots of her old friends showed concern at first, then went on with their lives.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2026
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According to the letter sent from Paxton’s office to Sorrells, the opinion came down to the wording of the law.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Feb. 2026
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Ferber came down the stairs, carrying an empty carton in front of her.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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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.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
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All five of Bednar’s outs came via strikeout on Wednesday.—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
7 Aug. 2025
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But a second incident occurred on January 10, when a family member of a person detained by ICE experienced a medical emergency related to a heart condition.—
Lauren Mascarenhas,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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One that occurred on the edge of the national park in 2017 killed more than 1,000 people in 2017.—
ED DAVEY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
19 Feb. 2026
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