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upon

[uh-pon, uh-pawn] / əˈpɒn, əˈpɔn /
PREPOSITION
at the time of
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Depending upon the size and design of the carpet, a piece can take a group of artisans up to a year to weave.

From Barron's Aug. 27, 2026

When I interviewed Parton in 2001 upon release of her album “Little Sparrow,” she expounded on her fashion sense.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 26, 2026

A court in Hebei province had ruled on Tuesday that Gao Zhen's work "infringes upon the hero's reputation and harms public interest".

From BBC Aug. 26, 2026

At every turn, Schoenbrun buries the movie alive, heaping layer upon layer of meta subtext onto it.

From Salon Aug. 26, 2026

Handsome looked upon the river with something less than enthusiasm.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el




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