come about

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Venture capitalist John Doerr calls them tsunamis—and they come about every 13 years.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

Ironically, arbitration has come about ostensibly through willing agreement.

From Slate • Apr. 27, 2026

“A lot of fights come about because you just assume priorities are the same,” Joy says.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 14, 2026

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 • Dec. 31, 2025

That day had come about through the unimaginable sacrifices of thousands of my people, people whose suffering and courage can never be counted or repaid.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela