as in to happen
to take place
how did all this come about?
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Recent Examples of come about
The comment came about 10 minutes after Batula and West posted their joint statement.
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Jenni Fink, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
The investigation came about after Kid Rock shared a video to X of himself saluting the helicopter hovering near his home.
—Annie Harrigan, Billboard, 31 Mar. 2026
And that only came about out of frustration.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 31 Mar. 2026
That should come about two years from now.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026
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Jenni Fink, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
The investigation came about after Kid Rock shared a video to X of himself saluting the helicopter hovering near his home.
—Annie Harrigan, Billboard, 31 Mar. 2026
And that only came about out of frustration.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 31 Mar. 2026
That should come about two years from now.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for come about
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The trial, with testimony livestreamed by Court TV, has aired the couple's marital problems leading up to the hike, along with their versions of what happened on the trail.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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The last 5-6-4-3 double play in the majors happened in 1995.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
7 Apr. 2026
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Fans have proven over the last three years that there is an appetite for women’s hockey in Detroit, drawing 53,586 fans over four games at Little Caesars Arena.—
Hailey Salvian,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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In antiquity, technology was literally demonized, so there was no stigma in positioning oneself against it.—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
8 Apr. 2026
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Shops across the state began restocking shelves almost immediately after the ruling came down on Friday afternoon.—
Briseida Holguin,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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None of the men looked up as my mother came down the museum stairs.—
Douglas Stuart,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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Global spending on data centers could reach $7 trillion by 2030, according to McKinsey, and much of that spending can no longer come solely from hyperscalers.—
April Roach,
CNBC,
6 Apr. 2026
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The victory appeared to come with a price as Mike Trout departed in the eighth inning after he was hit in the back of the left hand by a Casey Legumina pitch.—
Doug Padilla,
Oc Register,
6 Apr. 2026
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The inclusion of fruits provides enough naturally occurring sugar to sweeten the taste.—
Sheah Rarback,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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The earthquake's epicenter was approximately 6 miles north-northeast of Brooktrails and occurred at a depth of 1 mile.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Come about.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/come%20about. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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