come to mind
Example Sentences
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“I can’t sum him up in one word, so here’s three that come to mind: prolific, eclectic and commanding,” Spielberg says.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026
When one thinks of working moms, Olympic athletes — which require years of intense physical and mental training — aren’t exactly the first to come to mind.
From Salon • Feb. 18, 2026
When you think of carbohydrate-rich foods, bread, pasta, and cereals might all come to mind.
From BBC • Dec. 10, 2025
Milo Yiannopoulos and Steven Crowder come to mind, as does Kirk competitor Ben Shapiro.
From Slate • Sep. 10, 2025
Still, when classmates ask about my father, sometimes short and smiley come to mind before I can stop it.
From "Inside Out and Back Again" by Thanhha Lai
