as in to happen
to take place
how did all this come about?
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Recent Examples of come about
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
The announcement comes about a year after former President Marlene Tromp left for the University of Vermont and kicks off a 10-day public review period.
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Idaho Statesman,
18 June 2026
The move, which the agency touted as part of the president’s Great American Recovery Initiative, comes about three years after the FDA’s first approval of a nasal naloxone over-the-counter.
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Theresa Gaffney,
STAT,
17 June 2026
How did the title and the concept for Ashes in the Safe come about?
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Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
17 June 2026
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David Close,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
The announcement comes about a year after former President Marlene Tromp left for the University of Vermont and kicks off a 10-day public review period.
—
Idaho Statesman,
18 June 2026
The move, which the agency touted as part of the president’s Great American Recovery Initiative, comes about three years after the FDA’s first approval of a nasal naloxone over-the-counter.
—
Theresa Gaffney,
STAT,
17 June 2026
How did the title and the concept for Ashes in the Safe come about?
—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
17 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for come about
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Prime Day 2026 is here and now’s the time to jump on all the amazing deals happening this week, starting today, Tuesday, June 23 through Friday, June 26.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
23 June 2026
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Here are the state races happening June 23 and a few key races to watch.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
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There were kids battling adults of the same age as their parents.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
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Projections varied in the weeks leading up to the draft with no real consensus among draft analysts, but in the last 24 hours there were strong indications the Clippers would choose Wagler and the Nets would take Brown.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
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Even though oil and gas prices have come down on news of peace talks between the two nations, experts say inflation will probably continue to run hot in the months ahead.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
21 June 2026
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In Fridley, several vehicles stopped on the side of Interstate 694 as hail came down onto the roadway.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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Over the past few months, Anthropic’s aspirations in the life sciences have begun to come into focus.—
Rob Toews,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2026
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The effort comes as Colorado officials have renewed concerns about mountain pine beetles.—
Spencer Wilson,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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The 82 year old was traveling with 12 other family members from Kansas City to Chicago when the crash occurred, attorney Sam Wendt said.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
25 June 2026
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El Niño shifts global weather patterns A naturally occurring climate cycle, El Niño is already exerting effects along the equator, said Daniel Swain, a climate scientist with the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources, during his June 17 WeatherWest podcast.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
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