as in happens
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how did all this come about?
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Recent Examples of comes about
The sentencing comes about a month after Blain was convicted of murdering her 19-day-old daughter, Thea Wilson, whom prosecutors said died after suffering catastrophic injuries, including multiple skull fractures and broken ribs.
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Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
The boat's seizure comes about a week after the Coast Guard sought the public's help in finding the owner of a sailboat that was moored near Brian and Lynette Hooker's Soulmate sailboat in the Bahamas.
—Adam Sabes , Preston Mizell, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026
But the really strong stuff — hyperinflation — comes about when governments get into money creation in a big way to pay their bills.
—Nathan Lewis, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
The latest setback comes about two and a half years after the restaurant appeared at risk of losing its lease.
—Sacbee.com, 11 May 2026
The update from Payton comes about two weeks after the revelation that Nix, who suffered a fractured ankle during Denver’s divisional-round playoff win against the Buffalo Bills, had a follow-up procedure in late January.
—Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 9 May 2026
The extension comes about two weeks before the DGA is set to begin its collective bargaining process with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers on May 11.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 27 Apr. 2026
Because that’s when Bad comes about.
—Kia D. Goosby, Vanity Fair, 25 Apr. 2026
The investment comes about two months after ShengShu raised 600 million yuan from Qiming Venture Partners and other backers.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2026
Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
The boat's seizure comes about a week after the Coast Guard sought the public's help in finding the owner of a sailboat that was moored near Brian and Lynette Hooker's Soulmate sailboat in the Bahamas.
—Adam Sabes , Preston Mizell, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026
But the really strong stuff — hyperinflation — comes about when governments get into money creation in a big way to pay their bills.
—Nathan Lewis, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
The latest setback comes about two and a half years after the restaurant appeared at risk of losing its lease.
—Sacbee.com, 11 May 2026
The update from Payton comes about two weeks after the revelation that Nix, who suffered a fractured ankle during Denver’s divisional-round playoff win against the Buffalo Bills, had a follow-up procedure in late January.
—Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 9 May 2026
The extension comes about two weeks before the DGA is set to begin its collective bargaining process with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers on May 11.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 27 Apr. 2026
Because that’s when Bad comes about.
—Kia D. Goosby, Vanity Fair, 25 Apr. 2026
The investment comes about two months after ShengShu raised 600 million yuan from Qiming Venture Partners and other backers.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comes about
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Today, the property is a best-case example of the magic that happens when old meets new.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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And unlike in-person voting, where verification happens upfront, mail-in ballots must be inspected and have signatures verified.—
Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
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There is an effort to dilute the high-pH water in ditches that was contaminated with the large amount of chemicals that spilled, officials said.—
Phil Helsel,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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Of course, there is the matter of Atlantis, the mega resort that dominates the island with a water park, shopping, an aquarium, and a casino.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 May 2026
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Since a company’s success depends heavily on its people, staying competitive often comes down to whether employees are actively developing themselves alongside business needs.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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When asked about the depth that Oklahoma City has and what his preferred level of depth for the Lakers going forward would be, Lakers coach JJ Redick said that winning – especially to Oklahoma City or San Antonio’s standards – often comes down to spots 10 through 15 on the team.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
23 May 2026
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And then, there’s the leader, who breaks down just about every huddle when the team comes off the field and prepares to bat.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
25 May 2026
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The letter comes off way too aggressive, according to Hauf.—
Jason Rantala,
CBS News,
4 May 2026
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