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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His approval rating’s low point came about 10 days later.
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Jared Gans, The Hill, 31 May 2025
The interview comes about seven months after Monét dropped the deluxe edition of her breakthrough album Jaguar II, featuring collaborations with Usher and Thundercat.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 28 May 2025
The battle for the No 1 spot came about when Earps withdrew with a hip injury in the opening minutes of England’s qualifier against France in May last year.
—Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 28 May 2025
Apart This belief comes about when one partner feels solely responsible for keeping things afloat, whether that means initiating difficult conversations or planning quality time when life gets too busy.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 26 May 2025
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Jared Gans, The Hill, 31 May 2025
The interview comes about seven months after Monét dropped the deluxe edition of her breakthrough album Jaguar II, featuring collaborations with Usher and Thundercat.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 28 May 2025
The battle for the No 1 spot came about when Earps withdrew with a hip injury in the opening minutes of England’s qualifier against France in May last year.
—Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 28 May 2025
Apart This belief comes about when one partner feels solely responsible for keeping things afloat, whether that means initiating difficult conversations or planning quality time when life gets too busy.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 26 May 2025
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“Come about.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/come%20about. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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