We have to ask, how did this come about?
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Come about
Synonyms for "come about" (150 found)
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Closest matches (30)
Strong matches (45)
cast aboutchancechangechange coursechange the headingcheckerchopchop and changecomecome aroundcome downcome ofcome offcome outcome roundcome to passcome truedegeneratedeterioratedevelop
Related words (75)
haul aroundheave roundheelimproveissuejibejibe all standingmelioratemiss staysmitigatemodulatemutateoccurpan outpasspass offpivotpivot aboutplaceply
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proveprove to beput aboutput backrallyrecoverrecuperateresultreviveroundround a pointsheershiftslewspinswerveswingswing roundswing the sternswiveltacktake a turntake placeterminatethrow abouttranspireturnturn aboutturn aroundturn asideturn backturn intoturn outturn roundturn tailturn the cornerundergo a changeunfoldvaryveerveer aroundwarpwearwear shipwheelwheel aboutwhirlwindwork outworsenyaw
Sample sentences
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In a review of operating experience with the Southern Region diesel-electric multiple-units on the Hastings line, read to the Institution of Locomotive Engineers in October, Mr. W. J. A. Sykes, Mechanical & Electrical Engineer of the S.R., revealed how the somehat unprepossessing appearance of these train sets came about.
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The wind is come about.
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On better thoughts, and my urg'd reasons, / They are come about, and won to the true side.
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