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to come about
[phrase form: come]
01
to happen, often unexpectedly
02
(of wind) to change direction
03
(of a sailing maneuver) to change direction by turning the front of the boat through the wind
Example
The misunderstanding between them came about because of a miscommunication and lack of clarity.
A breakthrough in medical research came about after years of dedicated study and experimentation.
The accident came about due to a combination of bad weather conditions and reckless driving.
The decision to change careers came about after a series of introspective moments and self-reflection.
The opportunity to travel the world came about unexpectedly when she won a round-trip ticket in a contest.
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