comes across
Example Sentences
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To backpedal for a moment: While even the most well-intentioned president can’t fix everything that comes across his desk, this one apparently spotted a problem beneath his that he could do something about.
From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026
Ms. Cygan opts for a stiff-spined, self-respecting approach; when Othello suspects she has betrayed him with Cassio, Desdemona comes across like a defense attorney sparring with the prosecutor.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
“Everybody’s kindness and willingness to help comes across because that’s who they are. That’s also what I’m used to with my people and my culture.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
Rather than being icily commanding, he comes across as a petulant muppet.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
She comes across to my bed and picks up the bottle.
From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins
