come across

Example Sentences

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"But by God, we need it – and what came across strongly was that we were all determined to make a difference," she said.

From BBC

He came across the application on a site for credit-card reward enthusiasts, which shared the link with a disclaimer that said to use “at your own risk.”

From The Wall Street Journal

But this stammering, rather dull chap doesn’t come across as a genius.

From Los Angeles Times

Alison Bickers, from Chester, came across the border especially for the visit and said she was thrilled to see him because he "does so much for the environment".

From BBC

"The thought of coming across someone stealing equipment - in the early hours of the morning, fully balaclava'd-up and in dark clothing - where you live, where your children are, it's not nice."

From BBC