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Ironically, arbitration has come about ostensibly through willing agreement.

From Slate • Apr. 27, 2026

The next leg lower could come about when the markets get a sense of just how many tankers are passing through the strait, he told MarketWatch.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

The prosecution said that next evening a group of people returned and Trickett poured water under her door, again saying he was "Dave from maintenance" who had come about "a leak".

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

Chinese exports to 20 Japanese companies will require a certification process, Beijing announced, with details to come about what that process is.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 24, 2026

She had come about a half hour ago.

From "Homesick" by Jean Fritz




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