as in happens
to take place
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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Birds of America is my imperfect attempt to show that history can’t be buried forever, and that what happens to one of us happens, in some way, to all of us.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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Nothing majorly dramatic happens, no one flames out in the kitchen, no dish is an absolute failure.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
9 June 2026
Verb
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There is an incubation period of two weeks, according to BARCS.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
5 June 2026
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However, there is a 16-hour window for the northern lights to make an appearance, according to the Space Weather Prediction Center.—
Darin Oswald,
Idaho Statesman,
5 June 2026
Verb
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Mullan comes down hard on the side of Austen mocking Marianne, even laughing at her.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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As this new influx of North Carolinians begins to take part, Jamison says his own dedication comes down to the human connections dancing fosters.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
Verb
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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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