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comes up

VERB
happen suddenly
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But every time it comes up, tech leaders always seem to be hedging: assuring us that limits are high, adjustable and there’s always a process for increasing them.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 10, 2026

The legislation includes a requirement that platforms allow users to "opt out" of powerful algorithms that determine what comes up on social media feeds.

From Barron's Sep. 8, 2026

Buying a home often comes up in this conversation.

From MarketWatch Sep. 2, 2026

That’s one of the tics that comes up in his legal writings and in his posture toward everybody all the time.

From Slate Aug. 31, 2026

Shana starts to say something, but Mrs. Murray comes up behind her and whispers in her ear.

From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas



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