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Recent Examples of came about
Once that period of time passes, a more in-depth investigation is required to bring arrestable charges against a suspect; in Lussier's case, the auditor's report noted that her final 911 call came about half an hour beyond the window.
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Conor Wight, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
Torre reported the deal came about seven months after Ballmer personally invested $50 million in Aspiration, in September 2021, and the Clippers announced their $300 million sponsorship deal.
—Janis Carr, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026
The power struggle came about after Rivas challenged Rendon, capitalizing on Democrats’ frustrations over changes in committee leadership and Rendon’s shelving of a single-payer health care bill.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 22 Apr. 2026
The demonstrations came about a month after nationwide rallies for Black transgender lives in 2020.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
Tell us how the film first came about.
—Olivia Morelli, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Apr. 2026
Included is a a story of how each came about and suggestions for 1980s songs to play when there’s a group making them.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2026
Garrod Farms came about in 1893, when David and Sophia Garrod of Sussex, England, along with their three children, arrived at Ellis Island.
—Laura Ness, Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2026
The idea came about following the success of the 2012 Steven Soderbergh original; while between setting up scenes, co-star Channing Tatum asked Bomer to entertain background artists by singing.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 18 Apr. 2026
Conor Wight, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
Torre reported the deal came about seven months after Ballmer personally invested $50 million in Aspiration, in September 2021, and the Clippers announced their $300 million sponsorship deal.
—Janis Carr, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026
The power struggle came about after Rivas challenged Rendon, capitalizing on Democrats’ frustrations over changes in committee leadership and Rendon’s shelving of a single-payer health care bill.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 22 Apr. 2026
The demonstrations came about a month after nationwide rallies for Black transgender lives in 2020.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
Tell us how the film first came about.
—Olivia Morelli, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Apr. 2026
Included is a a story of how each came about and suggestions for 1980s songs to play when there’s a group making them.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2026
Garrod Farms came about in 1893, when David and Sophia Garrod of Sussex, England, along with their three children, arrived at Ellis Island.
—Laura Ness, Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2026
The idea came about following the success of the 2012 Steven Soderbergh original; while between setting up scenes, co-star Channing Tatum asked Bomer to entertain background artists by singing.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 18 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for came about
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That’s what happened in Game 3, as Denver largely kept Edwards and Julius Randle in check.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
24 Apr. 2026
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That was a discovery that happened at the end.—
Peter Larsen,
Oc Register,
23 Apr. 2026
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After Monday night’s Game 4 victory, there was no bravado, no declarations and no viral sound bites waiting to be misinterpreted.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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There was no comedian present (there was, however, a mentalist) for this year’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner, but that didn’t stop Jimmy Kimmel from presenting his alternative version of what his WHCD monologue might look like on his Thursday, April 23, show.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
27 Apr. 2026
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The Capitals scored shortly after that hit and went on to win Game 4 to claim a 3-1 series lead.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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The Hawks went on to outscore them, 20-9, through the rest of regulation.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Both results came down to basics.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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The order that came down from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s director, Meghan Hertel, applies to Zone 3, the waters from the Sonoma-Mendocino County line south to Pigeon Point near Pescadero in San Mateo County.—
Linda Zavoral,
Mercury News,
17 Apr. 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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Preliminary reports cited by Mexican news outlet Diario Puntual indicate that a security guard at the building did not hear gunshots, adding uncertainty about how the crime occurred.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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The earthquake's epicenter was roughly 41 miles west of Petrolia and occurred at a depth of 6 miles.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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