as in to happen
to take place
how did all this come about?
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Recent Examples of come about
Looking back on Locklear’s introduction midway through the show’s first season, the hosts wanted to know how that came about.
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John Russell, People.com, 10 Feb. 2025
The only flourishes were the punk-rock cheerleaders jumping on trampolines, and even that came about seven minutes into the show.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 10 Feb. 2025
The resolution came about five months after Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker spoke at a board meeting, calling for a city-wide effort to boost reading scores in Fort Worth ISD.
—Silas Allen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Feb. 2025
The script came about based on my own experiences and basically wrote itself.
—Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Feb. 2025
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John Russell, People.com, 10 Feb. 2025
The only flourishes were the punk-rock cheerleaders jumping on trampolines, and even that came about seven minutes into the show.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 10 Feb. 2025
The resolution came about five months after Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker spoke at a board meeting, calling for a city-wide effort to boost reading scores in Fort Worth ISD.
—Silas Allen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Feb. 2025
The script came about based on my own experiences and basically wrote itself.
—Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for come about
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But what will happen is the fun of the final few weeks.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
22 Feb. 2025
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With a change of administrations happening this year, President Donald Trump’s speech in March will not technically be a State of the Union.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr.,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2025
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Currently, there is no data on the containment status of the fire and the cause has yet to be determined.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacramento Bee,
28 Feb. 2025
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There is hope among Glossip’s advocates that Drummond and Behenna will avoid a new prosecution.—
Dakin Andone,
CNN,
28 Feb. 2025
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For small and mid-sized businesses, the decision to use a bank or an alternative lender often comes down to timing.—
Xan Myburgh,
Forbes,
18 Feb. 2025
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Chloe explains the couple has lived on the hill above the luxury Thai resort for the past year and comes down for meals.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA TODAY,
17 Feb. 2025
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Four major aviation disasters have occurred in 2025, claiming the lives of at least 85 people.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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The car crash, in the 3400 block of Northeast 28th Street, occurred about 12:45 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 15, according to police.—
Ciara McCarthy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Feb. 2025
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