came across
Example Sentences
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One afternoon during half term, his own children were on a walk with their grandfather when they came across another pile of abandoned belongings and decided to take matters into their own hands.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
A former cybersecurity expert, he came across videos of people intentionally frustrating scammers online a few years ago and immediately understood the appeal.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
"I first came across him as a forward here when I was a player and he was a finisher," Naismith says.
From BBC • May 26, 2026
On the ocean floor near the Galapagos Islands, a submersible controlled by scientists came across a mysterious octopus as blue as the ocean and no bigger than a golf ball.
From Barron's • May 25, 2026
‘When we sorted out your house, for the agents, I came across something. Just some names. And I wondered if they were friends of yours,’ I say.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
