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upon

[uh-pon, uh-pawn] / əˈpɒn, əˈpɔn /
PREPOSITION
at the time of
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Upon returning to the UK those registered are subject to health monitoring for 21 days, which is the maximum incubation period for Ebola, to track any signs of illness.

From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026

Upon entering the dwelling, guests are greeted with classic Hamptons charm and modern luxury, offering vaulted ceilings, five fireplaces, a sunken living room, formal dining room, and an expansive chef’s kitchen designed for entertaining.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 23, 2026

Upon accepting his award, he unfurled a Pride flag and declared that “gay pride is the most important thing to me.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2026

Upon the exit of selling your brand, is where you gain real wealth.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Upon this the King was sitting, busily making a new set of Laws.

From "Mary Poppins" by P. L. Travers




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