as in to happen
to take place
how did all this come about?
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How Mequon-Thiensville's license plate reading cameras work The idea to use the cameras in Mequon-Thiensville came about through the district's evaluation and re-evaluation of its safety and security protocols, Thompson said.
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Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 21 July 2025
The evidentiary hearing comes about four years after defendant Myles King was accused of fatally shooting Marquis Simmons, 25, in Milton.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 21 July 2025
The idea for it came about when Sir Kenneth Branagh came to stay in Tangier at the beginning of the year.
—Hamish Bowles, Vogue, 18 July 2025
And then an opportunity came about with Hope Leadership.
—Yvette Walker, Kansas City Star, 16 July 2025
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Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 21 July 2025
The evidentiary hearing comes about four years after defendant Myles King was accused of fatally shooting Marquis Simmons, 25, in Milton.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 21 July 2025
The idea for it came about when Sir Kenneth Branagh came to stay in Tangier at the beginning of the year.
—Hamish Bowles, Vogue, 18 July 2025
And then an opportunity came about with Hope Leadership.
—Yvette Walker, Kansas City Star, 16 July 2025
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Shooting happened after neighbor stopped by mailbox At 5:51 p.m., on July 22, Indianapolis Metropolitan Police were called about shooting outside a home in the 100 block of Randolph Street.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
29 July 2025
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John McCook said his father and grandparents were glad that Boyd talked to them about what happened.—
Claire Osborn,
Austin American Statesman,
29 July 2025
Verb
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Then there is the signaling problem that arises when the leader of the U.S. government is openly threatening U.S. companies.—
Wayne Winegarden,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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There were no somber emotions this time from Dončić’s side, with Balkan music blasting throughout the practice facility before he and Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka held a news conference to celebrate Dončić’s extension.—
Khobi Price,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Aug. 2025
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The difference between a good cocktail and a bad cocktail can often come down to ratios.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
24 July 2025
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Unverified video, shot from a helicopter and posted on social media, appeared to show that the plane had come down in a densely forested area.—
Reuters,
USA Today,
24 July 2025
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Looting, firebombing and violence occurred during some nights of the protests, while others were peaceful.—
Jessie Opoien,
jsonline.com,
25 July 2025
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However, last year, the final 100-degree day occurred on Oct. 13, setting a record for the latest date that Austin has experienced 100-degree temps.—
Mary Wasson,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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