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comes across

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present tense third-person singular of come across

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to come upon unexpectedly or by chance She came across an old photo album in a box in the basement.

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runs into

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The Anker Soundcore 2 portable speaker packs 12W of power and lasts up to 24 hours on a single charge—perfect for when your barbecue inevitably runs into the evening.

— Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 8 Sep. 2026
Applications close in September for feature films and independent productions, while the window for television series runs into October.

— Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 7 Sep. 2026

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