come about

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When did the idea for creating a new album come about?

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

“The abolition of slavery did not come about only because of resistance on the part of the oppressed,” he finds.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

Ironically, arbitration has come about ostensibly through willing agreement.

From Slate • Apr. 27, 2026

But there was little detail as to how the returns would come about.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

But it must be done, and he was preparing himself to begin when Mr. Benedict said, “I assume you’ve come about Constance.”

From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart