came across
Example Sentences
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In a pet store hidden away in Seattle’s Chinatown, he and his friend Joan came across one in a murky little tank.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026
I came across a new women’s-health-focused program at Sha Mexico, a medical spa and hotel in Costa Mujeres, just north of Cancún.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
I came across a briefcase I hadn’t opened in I don’t know how long.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 29, 2026
Stunned walker Canberk Beker could not believe his eyes when he came across a car blocking his way on the Wales Coast Path.
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026
Patti stood and smiled as Jule came across the room.
From "Genuine Fraud" by E. Lockhart
