as in happening
to take place
how did all this come about?
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Recent Examples of coming about
Police then shot Kirby in two more hails of gunfire, with the first and last shots coming about 17 seconds apart, video showed.
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David K. Li,
NBC news,
15 May 2026
That alone suggests there very well may be a sequel coming about the latter, much more controversial half of the King of Pop’s reign.
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Chris Murphy,
Vanity Fair,
12 May 2026
David K. Li,
NBC news,
15 May 2026
That alone suggests there very well may be a sequel coming about the latter, much more controversial half of the King of Pop’s reign.
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Chris Murphy,
Vanity Fair,
12 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coming about
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If circumstances had gone Spain’s way with more clinical finishing or a Cape Verde defender making a mistake, then the result would have been different and a lot of the chatter currently happening (including here) would likely not be happening.
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The cultural conversation happening here is nuanced and urgent and almost entirely invisible to the average visitor.
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Even a loss likely wouldn’t prevent the Three Lions from going on as a third-place team.
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There are lots of Juneteenth celebrations going on in Atlanta, including a parade and music festival in Piedmont Park from June 19 through June 21.
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The rain is coming down hard near Miami Stadium and traffic restrictions are already in place.
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As Miller relayed this story, the sound of a vehicle coming down the dirt road interrupted him.
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The Padres are coming off a win over the Cardinals; Randy Vásquez is their starter.
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Though both teams are coming off wins, each tweaked its starting 11 from those openers, with Mexico changing three starters.
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Walter Sabatini had never been relegated before and had no intention of going down either.
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In 2055, the world population will start going down.
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This annual astronomical alignment signals the start of astronomical summer, occurring when Earth's northern axis is tilted most directly toward the sun.
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Naturally occurring tax revenues derived from economic growth would help obviate the need for Springfield’s seemingly endless quests for novel fees and tax ideas.
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In order to keep the momentum coming, Team USA will need to remain aggressive in its attack.
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Formalwear embraces a relaxed attitude, with most of the blazers coming collarless, with mandarin collars and kimono-inspired, paired with looser-fit trousers nodding to pajamas.
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“Coming about.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coming%20about. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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