come across

Example Sentences

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They’re the smart choice, even if you come across a slightly smudged crystal ball.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026

Vance just can’t help but come across as a try-hard.

From Salon • Jun. 15, 2026

PSG step up to defend in a man-to-man fashion but because Merino drops into central midfield without Pacho following him - one of PSG's midfielders has to come across to mark him.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

“He could come across as self-effacing and deferential, but in Don’s skilled hands those were qualities that made him an enormously strong and effective leader,” Boccardi said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

But I also didn't want to come across as a stupid kid, so I just went with it and prayed something would happen to distract her.

From "When I Was the Greatest" by Jason Reynolds