chance upon
Example Sentences
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Edel Temple , a special needs assistant at Finn Valley College, told BBC's North West Today radio programme that she chance upon it on social media.
From BBC ● Nov. 28, 2023
If they chance upon the foul water, they are set to marry a widow or widower and if they choose the empty dish "the person is destined to be a bachelor or an old maid".
From Salon ● Oct. 30, 2023
Davis was given the chance upon Buck’s departure last month to ESPN, where he’ll handle Monday Night Football duties.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 8, 2022
You could, of course, forgo the map, and wait to chance upon the art, unexpectedly.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 28, 2018
"And if our foes should chance upon you nonetheless?"
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
