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Philip is a harvester of periwinkles, but says the sea snails - a delicacy in the Niger Delta - are hard to come by these days in the mangroves and swamps.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Since Palace were formed in 1905, they have found trophies hard to come by.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

“If my kids had to come by and see this, I would like to hear how you would explain to my children what you are supposed to be,” Babb says as he confronts Gamble.

From Slate • May 4, 2026

With Spirit gone, you can bet that dirt cheap fares to Florida, for example, will be harder to come by.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

He hadn’t parked a car, nor had he come by taxi.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black