as in happens
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how did all this come about?
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Recent Examples of comes about
The announcement comes about a year after former President Marlene Tromp left the university last summer for a position at the University of Vermont.
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Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 16 June 2026
The renewal comes about two weeks after the show’s second season premiered.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 15 June 2026
The tour announcement comes about two months after Ye was blocked from entering Britain to headline a summer music festival after backlash over his antisemitic social media statements and songs.
—Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 15 June 2026
The agreement comes about a month after Newsom announced a revised budget plan, which was designed to leave the state without a deficit for the next two fiscal years.
—Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026
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.
—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 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
Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 16 June 2026
The renewal comes about two weeks after the show’s second season premiered.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 15 June 2026
The tour announcement comes about two months after Ye was blocked from entering Britain to headline a summer music festival after backlash over his antisemitic social media statements and songs.
—Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 15 June 2026
The agreement comes about a month after Newsom announced a revised budget plan, which was designed to leave the state without a deficit for the next two fiscal years.
—Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026
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.
—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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comes about
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The video does not show what happens next inside the vehicle.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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A lot of good research happens when people can draw on tools, techniques and insights from different areas, disciplines and even fields.—
Tara Haelle,
Scientific American,
16 June 2026
Verb
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There is little doubt the B-52 will continue its epic run.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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There is also a Moderate Risk of rip currents expected.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
19 June 2026
Verb
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Forest officials said the issue comes down to food storage.—
Spencer Wilson,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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The difference rarely comes down to capital, timing, or even the product itself.—
Rhett Power,
Forbes.com,
14 June 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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