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
Within two minutes of walking into the centre we chance upon McConnell’s father, a local shop owner.
From The Guardian • Apr. 20, 2019
The others threw in whatever they could chance upon, but it seemed as if Sam and Lige and Walter could hear and see more about that mule than the whole county put together.
From "Their Eyes Were Watching God" by Zora Neale Hurston
