come about

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Officials said the problem came about because of “legacy coding from 2006.”

From Los Angeles Times

The format change came about partly because of something viewers suggested on social media during earlier seasons.

From BBC

So many cartoons depict great ideas using light bulbs that we’ve forgotten many of the greatest ideas come about from long deliberation and careful winnowing.

From Los Angeles Times

“Every four years it’s like a different kind of community that comes about,” Hughes said.

From Los Angeles Times

"We don't yet understand how this pairing comes about."

From Science Daily