come across

Example Sentences

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But take note if you are planning to visit the east coast of England - you may come across some mist.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

The people Racine and Anaia come across are as put-upon and exhausted as they are.

From Salon • May 19, 2026

In general, he said tech leaders must increasingly come across as “almost, like, great to hang out with.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

‘Don’t fall into the trap of clicking ‘apply’ to every job you come across’

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

Those had been my favorite tales as a kid—you didn't come across many Arabian heroes anywhere else.

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda