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how did all this come about?
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Recent Examples of comes about
The case comes about three years after another major foreclosure case where the justices ruled against local governments.
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ABC News,
23 June 2026
The move comes about 2½ years after Cancer CAREpoint relocated to to 2512 Samaritan Court in San Jose’s Cambrian neighborhood.
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Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
21 June 2026
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Christina Coulter,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
But the really strong stuff — hyperinflation — comes about when governments get into money creation in a big way to pay their bills.
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Nathan Lewis,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
ABC News,
23 June 2026
The move comes about 2½ years after Cancer CAREpoint relocated to to 2512 Samaritan Court in San Jose’s Cambrian neighborhood.
—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
21 June 2026
The announcement comes about a year after former President Marlene Tromp left the university last summer for a position at the University of Vermont.
—
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comes about
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At its core, the play examines what happens when loyalty to an institution collides with a commitment to the truth, as a young lawyer risks his career to challenge powerful military leaders and expose wrongdoing within the ranks.
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At Cosmedica, the price is built to remove the small logistics that make a foreign trip stressful, and most of the planning happens before a patient lands.
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There is little doubt the B-52 will continue its epic run.
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There is also a Moderate Risk of rip currents expected.
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Once summer ends, the pool comes down and the fire pit returns, allowing the same backyard space to serve a completely different purpose in the fall.
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Forest officials said the issue comes down to food storage.
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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.
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The letter comes off way too aggressive, according to Hauf.
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“Comes about.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comes%20about. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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