came about
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The air strikes came about half an hour later.
From BBC • May 13, 2026
The decline in the unemployment rate to 4.3% from 4.4% in February came about largely because fewer people were seeking work.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
News of the Airbnb listing came just days after Cyrus hosted the world premiere of the new Disney+ special—where she opened up about how the idea for the anniversary show came about.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026
The country’s very first poly-friendly city ordinance came about almost by happenstance.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026
She never overlooked an opportunity, and it seemed that these opportunities came about every fifteen minutes.
From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls
