as in to happen
to take place
how did all this come about?
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Recent Examples of come about
Texas’ ban on the procedure came about because of the repeal of Roe v. Wade in 2022.
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Christina Shaw, Fox News, 29 Jan. 2025
The idea came about after followers made the suggestion in response to an earlier video in which Karissa described a manicure to Shay.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 22 Jan. 2025
The project came about when the Quinlans reached out to her while struggling with the redesign of their country house.
—Michael Boodro, Architectural Digest, 17 Jan. 2025
How did reuniting with Melissa Rauch and John Larroquette on Night Court came about?
—Brande Victorian, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Jan. 2025
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Christina Shaw, Fox News, 29 Jan. 2025
The idea came about after followers made the suggestion in response to an earlier video in which Karissa described a manicure to Shay.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 22 Jan. 2025
The project came about when the Quinlans reached out to her while struggling with the redesign of their country house.
—Michael Boodro, Architectural Digest, 17 Jan. 2025
How did reuniting with Melissa Rauch and John Larroquette on Night Court came about?
—Brande Victorian, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for come about
Verb
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If you're arrested by ICE in Illinois, what happens next?—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Jan. 2025
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It is still being debated and studied how this happens and which strains of bacteria have what effect.—
Amber J. Tresca,
Verywell Health,
29 Jan. 2025
Verb
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In some of her pieces made up of fine spiral designs, there is a striking resemblance to lace.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN,
4 Feb. 2025
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There is no reason why Oscar voters who have watched Saldaña excel over an entire career and were impressed by her range in this role would suddenly change their minds.—
Anne Thompson,
IndieWire,
4 Feb. 2025
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As such, a lot of it comes down to design and cost.—
Ryan Waniata,
WIRED,
6 Feb. 2025
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One by one the wolves would come down out of the forest to our left, cross in front of us and walk into the river to our right.—
Stan Tekiela,
Twin Cities,
6 Feb. 2025
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An astounding transfer of national wealth from indigenous lands to U.S. banks and corporations occurred.—
Brad Wolf,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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In a filing to California regulators on Jan. 27, Edison said a fault occurred on the Eagle Rock-Gould line located about five circuit miles away from the area where the fire started and caused an increase of current across the company’s transmission lines.—
Salvador Hernandez,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2025
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“Come about.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/come%20about. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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