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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how did all this come about?
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The denials come about a week after President Donald Trump approved public assistance for 64 counties affected by the April flooding and an additional 36 counties affected by severe storms and tornadoes in May.
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Killian Baarlaer, Louisville Courier Journal, 30 July 2025
The idea came about when Abbott Laboratories, known for its nutritional products and medical devices, announced its latest innovation: the Lingo.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 28 July 2025
The birth of their baby comes about a year after the pair tied the knot on June 7, 2024, in a stunning society wedding at Chester Cathedral.
—Greta Bjornson, People.com, 27 July 2025
The deal, which still must pass through the D.C. City Council, came about after Congress agreed to a 99-year lease with the city government.
—Ben Standig, Chicago Tribune, 22 July 2025
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Killian Baarlaer, Louisville Courier Journal, 30 July 2025
The idea came about when Abbott Laboratories, known for its nutritional products and medical devices, announced its latest innovation: the Lingo.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 28 July 2025
The birth of their baby comes about a year after the pair tied the knot on June 7, 2024, in a stunning society wedding at Chester Cathedral.
—Greta Bjornson, People.com, 27 July 2025
The deal, which still must pass through the D.C. City Council, came about after Congress agreed to a 99-year lease with the city government.
—Ben Standig, Chicago Tribune, 22 July 2025
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“Come about.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/come%20about. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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