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came upon

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happen 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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