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
As Norwich observes, you can chance upon worthy material not just in your reading but also in overheard conversations, advertisements, even on souvenir bric-a-brac.
From Washington Post • Dec. 15, 2022
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
"And if our foes should chance upon you nonetheless?"
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
