come across
Example Sentences
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The Minneapolis IT professional calls Portal the most unique lounge he has come across in his travels, and he sneaked in a few games of “Mario Kart.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
Often, they come across as commands by an orchestra to sit up straight and pay attention.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
Occasionally I would come across someone who appeared to be lost or unaware that they should not be there.
From BBC • May 28, 2026
The people Racine and Anaia come across are as put-upon and exhausted as they are.
From Salon • May 19, 2026
It didn’t make sense, what Pet had come across worlds and through a broken canvas to say.
From "Pet" by Akwaeke Emezi
