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upon

[uh-pon, uh-pawn] / əˈpɒn, əˈpɔn /
PREPOSITION
at the time of
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Example Sentences

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These were actions very consciously taken with the eyes of history upon him.

From Slate

Our nation was founded upon the principle that power derives from the people.

From Slate

Upon arriving in China, Koh worked up to 16 hours a day.

From The Wall Street Journal

He failed to remain the protagonist of the contest itself, albeit he did cheekily bow towards Suryakumar upon dismissing the man who was filmed mimicking his ways during Indian net sessions.

From BBC

Zubimendi, Rice and Martin Odegaard's positions on paper may seem obvious but they show flexibility, built upon the versatility of all three players and their understanding of when to move - similar to the Paris St-Germain midfield that won the Champions League last season.

From BBC