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Old 01-Apr-2007, 04:29
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While strolling around in the park, she came across a stray kitten. It was so cute and cuddly. Little by little, some others came around one after aonther.


Could I use appeared/showed up to replace came around here? Thanks.
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Old 01-Apr-2007, 05:26
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While strolling around in the park, she came across a stray kitten. It was so cute and cuddly. Little by little, some others came around one after aonther.


Could I use appeared/showed up to replace came around here? Thanks.


Yes, you may. It would not only be grammatically correct, it would also be easily understood.
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