come about

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It is hard to imagine U.S. consumers actually wanting balanced trade; it would only come about through significant reductions in already tightening consumer spending or a softening of foreign demand for U.S. assets.

From Barron's

And then an opportunity came about to partner with them and help spread the word that now it is available nationally.

From The Wall Street Journal

Will Butler left Arcade Fire at the end of 2021, saying at the time that the decision came about organically.

From Los Angeles Times

That these two antithetical fellows will build a real friendship is never in question; the fun for children ages 5 to 9 is seeing how it comes about.

From The Wall Street Journal

That thought process came about maybe four or five years ago.

From Los Angeles Times