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To discover or encounter something, especially by chance
“This fulfilled the tradition of chivalric romances whereby a royal groom would happen to come across his foreign bride, often while out hunting, and they would fall in love at first sight.”
To acquire something, especially by chance
“Master Ancestor, this disciple was lucky enough to come across some good fortune, and was able to advance to the peak of the Tao Unity Stage.”
To give the impression of being
“As soon as you start to come across as phony or underprepared, you're off the short list.”
To be understood or comprehended
“This stage of mulling stories around is crucial for Mignola to develop a comfort level with the subject matter, a familiarity that can come across in the story.”
To hand over, provide, or pay what is wanted or expected
“What happens if the State doesn't come across with the money for this project?”
To go through an experience
To have found unexpectedly or during a search
To cross paths without planning or intention
To meet, contact, or engage with (someone or a group)
To pay the bill for something, typically when the amount is considered large or unreasonable
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