as in to happen
to take place
how did all this come about?
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Recent Examples of come about
One of the most recent proposals came about a month ago.
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Lisa J. Huriash, Sun Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2025
This carpool situation came about because of NASA's Launch Services Program, which aims to match various science missions with commercial vehicles in order strike a balance between the taxpayer money and private funding that go into space exploration.
—Monisha Ravisetti, Space.com, 27 Feb. 2025
Below, Rees-Jones and his fellow executive producer Mike Cotton answer all our burning questions — from whether the cast signs NDAs and whether Britney knew about Danielle to how those campy before-bed montages come about.
—Emily Longeretta, Variety, 27 Feb. 2025
More guidance was coming about the termination letters sent Friday.
—Andrea Hsu, NPR, 24 Feb. 2025
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Lisa J. Huriash, Sun Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2025
This carpool situation came about because of NASA's Launch Services Program, which aims to match various science missions with commercial vehicles in order strike a balance between the taxpayer money and private funding that go into space exploration.
—Monisha Ravisetti, Space.com, 27 Feb. 2025
Below, Rees-Jones and his fellow executive producer Mike Cotton answer all our burning questions — from whether the cast signs NDAs and whether Britney knew about Danielle to how those campy before-bed montages come about.
—Emily Longeretta, Variety, 27 Feb. 2025
More guidance was coming about the termination letters sent Friday.
—Andrea Hsu, NPR, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for come about
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The harrowing incident happened amid the ongoing drama between Bhad Babie, 21, and Alabama Barker — daughter of Travis Barker and Shanna Moakler.—
Russel Honoré,
Newsweek,
6 Mar. 2025
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Some already have The what happened: ’ Democratic Response to Trump Shows a Party Divided on How to Resist Him The L.A. Times special: California farmers backed Trump.—
Anita Chabria,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 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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Austin points the way for New York, where supply is so tight, rental vacancy rates are an unheard-of 1.4%: produce more places for people to live — all types, for people at all income levels — and rents will slow their growth or even start to come down.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
2 Mar. 2025
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The direction of the market might all come down to the mercurial musings of President Trump.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
2 Mar. 2025
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When this occurs, the face of the film’s petite, yet unruly namesake morphs into Ao Bing’s more delicate facial features while in the same body.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
2 Mar. 2025
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When heavy rain occurs, there is a potential for flooding, particularly in areas that are low-lying or prone to floods.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Mar. 2025
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“Come about.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/come%20about. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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