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came across



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So when she came across the special Hello Kitty-themed card on Instagram, she took the opportunity to get a replacement.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 19, 2026

Stunned walker Canberk Beker could not believe his eyes when he came across a car blocking his way on the Wales Coast Path.

From BBC Sep. 12, 2026

This week, I came across an influencer’s Instagram story sharing her baby’s 100 sleep score via Nanit, the smart baby-monitor system.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 11, 2026

This is how we came across this previously unknown, roughly 3,000-year-old tomb.

From Science Daily Sep. 10, 2026

Even gold came across as gold on a black-and-white television set.

From "P.S. Be Eleven" by Rita Williams-Garcia



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