as in to happen
to take place
how did all this come about?
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The attack comes about six months after a similar one in Grand Blanc, a litte more than 30 miles away, where Thomas Jacob Sanford, 40, drove his truck into a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints during worship.
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Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Tewalt’s changes to the state’s lethal injection protocols came about eight months after the prison system failed to execute a different death row prisoner in early 2024 when its execution team could not find a vein in his body suitable for an IV to deliver the chemicals.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 11 Mar. 2026
How did the creation of the coin come about?
—Frank Vaisvilas, jsonline.com, 11 Mar. 2026
Her interest in medicine came about due to Wyatt’s battle with leukemia, which was diagnosed at age 2.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
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Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Tewalt’s changes to the state’s lethal injection protocols came about eight months after the prison system failed to execute a different death row prisoner in early 2024 when its execution team could not find a vein in his body suitable for an IV to deliver the chemicals.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 11 Mar. 2026
How did the creation of the coin come about?
—Frank Vaisvilas, jsonline.com, 11 Mar. 2026
Her interest in medicine came about due to Wyatt’s battle with leukemia, which was diagnosed at age 2.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for come about
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As of now, the amendment votes are expected to happen at the end of the process, just before the Senate moves to cut off debate.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Mar. 2026
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Before the preseason games even happen, there’s a lot to do with an expansion draft for Portland and Toronto as well as free agency for 80% of the league.—
Doug Feinberg,
Twin Cities,
17 Mar. 2026
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Blume made growing up less alienating for her readers, but there were limits to her project of destigmatization.—
Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
18 Mar. 2026
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Some may say the Horns underachieved in 2026 but there are almost a boatload of teams who would love to be them at this moment.—
Cedric Golden,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Mar. 2026
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Try the look with one of the all-black ’fits that came down the runway.—
Irene Kim,
Vogue,
22 Mar. 2026
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Ejiofor said in no way did his decision come down to money.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
22 Mar. 2026
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Bunches of earthy asparagus stand at attention on market shelves come spring, primed to go tender and sweet without losing their sculptural beauty.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Mar. 2026
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The scorching heat wave, which began last week and brought dangerous temperatures to parts of California, Arizona, and other Southwestern states, is expected to expand east into the central United States in the coming days, according to the National Weather Service.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
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The deal also limits the amount of time exclusive deals with Ticketmaster can occur and gives venues more power in ticketing decisions.—
Paul Flahive,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Mar. 2026
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When dementia starts happening, the person doesn’t always recognize what’s occurring.—
Abigail Van Buren,
Boston Herald,
19 Mar. 2026
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