came upon
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When Powers — posting as Falk — came upon the Crystal River Learning Academy’s Facebook page and saw people from the community liking the page and supporting Salute, she was stunned.
From Salon ● Jul. 27, 2026
Thirty years ago a teenage boy, traveling abroad and without parents for the first time, came upon a scene of staggering destruction.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
At one point, they came upon previously unseen photographs from Saar’s early career as a costume mistress.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 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
After some time, she came upon a fork in the path.
From "Breadcrumbs" by Anne Ursu
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