as in to find
to come upon unexpectedly or by chance
the popular belief that Sir Isaac Newton hit upon his understanding of gravity at the sight of an apple falling from a tree
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Currently on a six-game winning streak and 11 wins in 12 games, the Celtics suddenly find themselves with a legitimate chance to catch the Cleveland Cavaliers for the top seed in the Eastern Conference.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
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But good teams often find advantages — the game within the game — that give them an edge, no matter the magnitude.—
Kelly Iko,
New York Times,
26 Mar. 2025
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The Texas resident encountered the puppy in the desert, where she had been left behind by larger dogs after failing to keep up with them, according to a press release obtained by PEOPLE from Paws of War, which added that the trembling puppy immediately gravitated toward Ríos.—
Brian Anthony Hernandez,
People.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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James Cameron's sequel will see Jake Sully (Sam Worthington) and Neytiri (Zoe Saldaña) encounter two new Pandoran tribes.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Or even come across the Creature of the Black Lagoon fresh out of the water?—
Samantha Neely,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2025
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The Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) reported on Monday that 3-year-old Ziv Nitzan came across a 3,800-year-old Canaanite amulet back in March.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Hit (upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hit%20%28upon%29. Accessed 10 Apr. 2025.
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