coming up with

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But visitors in years to come would have a harder time coming up with such artistry—especially if they were members of the U.S. national team.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

In March two mediators -- one from France and one from Germany -- were tasked with coming up with proposals to rescue the initiative.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Did you write the jokes before coming up with the structure or vice versa?

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

“I always saw myself just as an ideator, just coming up with ideas—whether it’s a song or a concept, a product vision—just creating,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

“That’s Gabe,” she said, shaking her head, “always coming up with something bizarre to freak us out.”

From "Where Things Come Back" by John Corey Whaley