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how did all this come about?
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Recent Examples of comes about
The decision comes about two years after T-Mobile flagged AT&T’s own TV commercials featuring actor Ben Stiller for overhyping its own satellite connectivity claims.
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Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 9 Mar. 2026
The $15-fruit-spread split comes about seven months after Netflix downgraded Markle’s production deal from an overall to a first-look.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 6 Mar. 2026
The shoot-down comes about two weeks after the use of a military laser system by CBP designed to disrupt drones near El Paso prompted the FAA to abruptly shut down a large swath of airspace up to 18,000 feet over the city for 10 days.
—Pete Muntean, CNN Money, 27 Feb. 2026
The opening comes about seven months after Daddy Vic's Soul Food closed its previous location, 4444 Cane Run Road, due to roof damage following a July 2025 storms.
—Amanda Hancock, Louisville Courier Journal, 27 Feb. 2026
The Braves’ announcement comes about a year after the Texas Rangers’ split from their RSN, which served as the precursor for the launch the in-house Rangers Sports Network.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 24 Feb. 2026
The event comes about a week after CBS barred Steven Colbert from broadcasting an interview with Talarico, citing Federal Communications Commission guidelines on equal opportunity for political candidates.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Feb. 2026
His execution comes about a month after an emotional clemency hearing during which a parole board deciding his fate heard from the victims' families, a survivor of the shooting, and Simpson himself.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 12 Feb. 2026
The news comes about a month after Aldi closed its location near North Sherman Boulevard and West Custer Avenue on Milwaukee's north side.
—Adrienne Davis, jsonline.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 9 Mar. 2026
The $15-fruit-spread split comes about seven months after Netflix downgraded Markle’s production deal from an overall to a first-look.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 6 Mar. 2026
The shoot-down comes about two weeks after the use of a military laser system by CBP designed to disrupt drones near El Paso prompted the FAA to abruptly shut down a large swath of airspace up to 18,000 feet over the city for 10 days.
—Pete Muntean, CNN Money, 27 Feb. 2026
The opening comes about seven months after Daddy Vic's Soul Food closed its previous location, 4444 Cane Run Road, due to roof damage following a July 2025 storms.
—Amanda Hancock, Louisville Courier Journal, 27 Feb. 2026
The Braves’ announcement comes about a year after the Texas Rangers’ split from their RSN, which served as the precursor for the launch the in-house Rangers Sports Network.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 24 Feb. 2026
The event comes about a week after CBS barred Steven Colbert from broadcasting an interview with Talarico, citing Federal Communications Commission guidelines on equal opportunity for political candidates.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Feb. 2026
His execution comes about a month after an emotional clemency hearing during which a parole board deciding his fate heard from the victims' families, a survivor of the shooting, and Simpson himself.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 12 Feb. 2026
The news comes about a month after Aldi closed its location near North Sherman Boulevard and West Custer Avenue on Milwaukee's north side.
—Adrienne Davis, jsonline.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comes about
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Hydroplaning happens when a vehicle starts sliding uncontrollably on wet roads.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Mar. 2026
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When this happens, the brain can interpret the bad feelings that arise as evidence of incompetence or a character flaw.—
Nir Eyal,
CNBC,
10 Mar. 2026
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Because there is little doubt that Canadiens management sees what their coach sees, and what anyone watching their team sees.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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There is a road closure on Harry Darby Memorial Highway between I-70 exit 4A and I-70 East.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
6 Mar. 2026
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The Athletic’s Pierre LeBrun reported that the Seattle Kraken, Boston Bruins and Detroit Red Wings are interested, too, if the price comes down.—
Jeremy Rutherford,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Quentin Gee, a manager at the California Energy Commission, said the advantage of heat pumps comes down to thermodynamics.—
Ben Christopher,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Mar. 2026
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Tina Brown, who literally comes off better than any other person in the Epstein files, had been in business with Weinstein.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
23 Feb. 2026
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This all comes off as quite wholesome and healthy and refreshing to the large group of investors who spent the past three years bemoaning the increasing concentration of market value in a small cluster of AI-chasing tech platform giants.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Comes about.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comes%20about. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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