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comes up

VERB
happen suddenly
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"Last year we could swim across but now the water only comes up to our chests," said 71-year-old Doru, pointing to an island in the river.

From Barron's Jul. 30, 2026

She said that during legal service consultations, commissary pricing frequently comes up.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 1, 2026

“The question always comes up: Will he start at some point?” said Germany’s Julian Nagelsmann.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 29, 2026

It’s possible the bill comes up for a vote in the lame-duck congressional session at the end of the year after midterm elections, she said.

From MarketWatch Jun. 25, 2026

Steer east and think about what happens when the sun comes up and the big fish rises.

From "The Young Man and the Sea" by Rodman Philbrick



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