came across

Example Sentences

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"Without knowing who is selling these bones, it is impossible to know how the seller came across them," he said.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

McClain wasn’t a big talker, but came across as confident and knowledgeable about livestock.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

That’s where she came across the dead bighorn ram.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

So Putin came across as a virtual teetotaller.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

If the drawing-room they would be able to see me as I came across the lawn.

From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier