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came upon

VERB
happen upon
Synonyms


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In October 2024, 56-year-old José Aguilar, who had been granted temporary protected status under George W. Bush’s administration, was in just that position when he came upon a Facebook ad.

From Salon • May 2, 2026

But, a study I came upon shows the downside: Sometimes, individuals who have good financial habits accommodate their less financially capable spouse.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 23, 2026

In 1984, while at the General Archive of the Indies in Seville, Spain, he came upon several letters written in 1708 that contained, Mr. Sancton tells us, “critical clues” to the San José’s whereabouts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 21, 2026

We soon came upon one of those Little Free Libraries book lovers like me build out in front of their homes.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 8, 2026

He stayed silent as they came upon their school.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro



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