come across

Example Sentences

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Kahl felt like an insider because she had randomly come across the insane deal while shopping on Google Flights the night before.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

Ms. Simard clearly has a dreamy side, but in no way does she come across as a crank.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

"It feels like it's been drawn up on the back of a paper napkin, just so that they can save face and come across as being more reasonable."

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

There is a level of interest in these elections, especially to councils, that I have never come across in almost a quarter of a century of covering these things.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

When she tries to come across normal like this, it’s so weird.

From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman