Example sentences of "i come across the [noun] " in BNC.

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1 Funny fanny While reading your ‘ Rubber Love ’ article ( FACE 48 ) , I came across the word ‘ fanny ’ .
2 The first time I came across the problem I was knitting a tuck stitch sweater .
3 It was only after extensive reading through the writings of many authors that I came across the work which undoubtedly gave the author this particular inspiration .
4 ‘ No , I came across the letter that had been enclosed with the money when I was going through my father 's papers after he died .
5 He said : ‘ It was very emotional for me and I had a tear in my eye as I came across the line .
6 He said : ‘ It was very emotional for me and I had a tear in my eye as I came across the line .
7 I came across the garden 's central pavilion quite by chance , stumbling on it as I followed a dried water-course .
8 A dozen spills later I came across the Stigma note : Indicia are signs which create a certain presumption ( proof ) .
9 Many years ago I came across the card in the Doll Museum in Wrexham and I 've been on the lookout for it every since . ’
10 I walk unhurried but purposefully and , with gratified surprise but with recognition , I come across the house I have been seeking .
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