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comes up

VERB
happen suddenly
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Thrive said in its presentation that it expects fees can double again when the pact comes up for negotiation.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 18, 2026

It’s so thrilling to me how someone like Junya Watanabe comes up with his designs or how Sacai turns utilitarian clothing into something you wouldn’t expect.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 11, 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

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

Kelton comes up beside me with a Clif Bar, having not heard any of my exchange with the clerk.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman



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