came up with

Example Sentences

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Whatever the group came up with would have considerable ramifications, given the level of traffic at American airports.

From Slate • Jul. 7, 2026

The lightbulb went on, he and his partners came up with a plan, they strategically partnered with Panasonic for the tech, and the rest is history.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 6, 2026

“It was meant to be a three-year stopgap until we came up with something better,” he said.

From Salon • Jul. 4, 2026

After looking at alternatives and weighing costs and quality of life, they came up with a renovation plan they think will allow them to live simply and safely in their home.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 13, 2026

I had a flash that Auntie Buzz had been showing some solid thinking when she came up with her “I’ll deal with it first thing on Monday.”

From "Liar, Liar" by Gary Paulsen