as in to happen
to take place
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The visit came about an hour after rival vice presidential candidate JD Vance addressed supporters at the La Crosse Center in the same city.
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Laura Schulte, Journal Sentinel, 4 Nov. 2024
The announcement comes about six months after Peloton announced that former Spotify and Netflix executive Barry McCarthy would be stepping down after about two years on the job.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2024
Jicarilla Apache Chief of Police Joseph Schake, told Dateline the search came about following a review of the department’s open cold cases.
—Veronica Fulton, NBC News, 5 Nov. 2024
The indictments come about six months after Frank E. Tyson, a 53-year-old East Canton, Ohio, resident, died in police custody on April 18, reads a press release from attorney Bobby DiCello, who is representing the Tyson family.
—Nicole Acosta, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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Laura Schulte, Journal Sentinel, 4 Nov. 2024
The announcement comes about six months after Peloton announced that former Spotify and Netflix executive Barry McCarthy would be stepping down after about two years on the job.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2024
Jicarilla Apache Chief of Police Joseph Schake, told Dateline the search came about following a review of the department’s open cold cases.
—Veronica Fulton, NBC News, 5 Nov. 2024
The indictments come about six months after Frank E. Tyson, a 53-year-old East Canton, Ohio, resident, died in police custody on April 18, reads a press release from attorney Bobby DiCello, who is representing the Tyson family.
—Nicole Acosta, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for come about
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Here’s what happened in the Latin music world this week.Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 23 Nov. 2024
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Did something happen between him and Little Richard?Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 22 Nov. 2024
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If there were any doubts about what the Playoff would do for rivalry games, they were answered (again) in the third quarter.Kennington Smith III, The Athletic, 1 Dec. 2024
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And there are cases where even unrelated tariffs can have negative consequences.Alicia Wallace, CNN, 30 Nov. 2024
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The tradition was delayed in 2000, when the presidency came down to Florida's votes.Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 20 Nov. 2024
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Netflix presented its first international showcase yesterday with a look at what is coming down down the pike.Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 19 Nov. 2024
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The worst part of the storm will occur Wednesday through Friday as parts of the northern California coast are at high risk of excessive rainfall, with areas receiving 10-15 inches in a 48-hour period.Chandelis Duster, NPR, 19 Nov. 2024
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The broad-daylight crime occurred while Conley was a special guest and sounded the Gjallarhorn at the Minnesota Vikings game on Sunday, Sept. 15.Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 18 Nov. 2024
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