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
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
What a wild way to come across this piece of information.
From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026
He did, however, come across an old discarded rowing machine of Mr. Little’s, and becoming interested in this, carried it upstairs with some difficulty and spent the rest of the morning rowing.
From "Stuart Little" by E.B. White
