came across
Example Sentences
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Last week, another walker came across a pile of dead marine life, believed to be catshark - also known as dogfish, at Saundersfoot, in Pembrokeshire.
From BBC • May 27, 2026
Shortly after, he came across a clip on social media of Carson Olshansky, a New York-based trans comic, roasting.
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026
At the time, watching these videos didn’t elicit nausea or repulsion in Jemima—they came across as amusing.
From Slate • May 12, 2026
He even came across more humane jailers who said they were "sorry" about what was happening and that one day "Russia will apologise".
From Barron's • May 8, 2026
While Johnson wrestled with another agonizing decision, a copy of the troop request came across Ellsberg’s desk.
From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin
