come about
verb
came about; come about; coming about; comes about
1
: happen
2
: to change direction
the wind has come about into the north
3
: to shift to a new tack
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Examples of come about in a Sentence
how did all this come about?
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The interaction comes about a week after Legend released a family album called My Favorite Dream, which also featured the musical talents of Teigen and their kids Luna, 8 and Miles, 6.
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Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 7 Sep. 2024
The news comes about a week after the fourth-season premiere of Only Murders, the previous season of which earned Gomez Emmy nods for outstanding lead actress in a comedy series and best comedy series.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 6 Sep. 2024
The decision came about a week after violent storms knocked out power to more than a half-million residents.
—Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 5 Sep. 2024
The story of how that came about is rich with humor and serendipity.
—Robert Leonard, USA TODAY, 5 Sep. 2024
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Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 7 Sep. 2024
The news comes about a week after the fourth-season premiere of Only Murders, the previous season of which earned Gomez Emmy nods for outstanding lead actress in a comedy series and best comedy series.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 6 Sep. 2024
The decision came about a week after violent storms knocked out power to more than a half-million residents.
—Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 5 Sep. 2024
The story of how that came about is rich with humor and serendipity.
—Robert Leonard, USA TODAY, 5 Sep. 2024
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“Come about.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/come%20about. Accessed 21 Sep. 2024.
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