come about
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How did this low-hire, low-fire labor market come about?
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 29, 2026
What 250 years means: I think that with every year that passes, it’s important to do things differently, so that you can see how change can come about.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 2, 2026
Much of the Fed behavior Mr. Warsh wants to change has come about largely by accident, without extensive consideration beforehand.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 18, 2026
When did the idea for creating a new album come about?
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 11, 2026
No sooner did he emerge than Pyp called out, "Well, come about, let's have a look."
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
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