comes across
Example Sentences
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"They ask questions that are irrelevant and it comes across as they're accusing you of trying to cheat the system," he said.
From BBC • Jul. 8, 2026
Maybe she comes across that way in some other universe.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026
But the odds are equally good that instead of looking “tough” against a panel of women, he just comes across as pouty when he, inevitably, gets pissy about whatever issue they press him on.
From Salon • Jun. 15, 2026
To backpedal for a moment: While even the most well-intentioned president can’t fix everything that comes across his desk, this one apparently spotted a problem beneath his that he could do something about.
From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026
She comes across to my bed and picks up the bottle.
From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins
