come up

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But shortly after the closing bell, President Donald Trump announced another cease-fire extension to allow the U.S. and Iran more time to come up with a deal.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

"We have been asked to hold our Attack on the Country of Iran until such time as their leaders and representatives can come up with a unified proposal," Trump said.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

The topic has come up in 157 transcripts and filings since last March, and more than 50 of those mentions occurred in the last two months.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

They were shocked by the statements of his alleged victims; the words “double life” have come up many times.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

“We’ve been trying to come up with a name for this color. Any suggestions?”

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste