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.
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Here are the state races happening June 23 and a few key races to watch.
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There were kids battling adults of the same age as their parents.
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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.
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The rain is coming down pretty steadily and many fans are dressed in ponchos.
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And a lot of it just comes down to learning to take care of your body.
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This pack comes with four waterproof, spacious dustbags big enough for bulky sneakers and heels alike, which flight attendants say still hold up after consistent use.
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Gakpo's teammates came onto the filed to support him and formed a circle around him, putting their arms around each other as the crowd cheered, as shown in another video shared by Fox Sports.
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Symptoms of cyclosporiasis occur between two days and two weeks after exposure, and include frequent watery diarrhea, loss of appetite and weight, abdominal cramps and bloating, nausea and low-grade fever.
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The fatal hit-and-run occurred less than two hours after a 13-year-old boy was killed riding on the back of a moped in Queens after his friend slammed into an open car door and then careened into a moving truck.
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“Come about.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/come%20about. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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