comes across

Example Sentences

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Though piano, synthesizer and what seems to be a reed instrument are audible, it comes across as something created spontaneously with toys and noise-making devices discovered in a room.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 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

Instead, Mr. Dano comes across as a parody of a languid miscreant in a campy James Bond film.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

Director Marc Munden seems to be aiming for art here — fair enough — which at times comes across as arty.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

The moose, a large cow, turns to look at me when my headlight comes across her, then turns away.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen