come across

Example Sentences

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As a result, he injected levity into a role that could have come across as purely unsympathetic.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

The Minneapolis IT professional calls Portal the most unique lounge he has come across in his travels, and he sneaked in a few games of “Mario Kart.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Quinn said: "The Ferry Bridge and surrounding area is very busy and well used by walkers, families, and anglers, it's not something anyone should have to come across."

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

“I thankfully haven’t come across such ‘churning’ firsthand with any of my clients.

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

In the dust of the barn lot Papa had come across an ear of Indian corn.

From "Secrets at Sea" by Richard Peck