happen upon
Example Sentences
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About two-thirds of people say they just happen upon health and wellness information from influencers, rather than actively look for it.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026
The original musical tells the story of two American travelers who happen upon a mythical village in the Scottish Highlands that appears just once every 100 years.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026
No special equipment or ingredients needed, but if you happen upon a bag of Reese’s miniature pretzel cups, my neighbors and I give them our enthusiastic approval.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 27, 2024
“She wanted people to walk in a jungle canopy of trees and happen upon one of her pieces,” said Margaret Horgan, the managing director of the garden.
From New York Times • Nov. 30, 2022
“To have been reading that story just last night, and then happen upon the very bit of geography that inspired it the next morning? What are the chances?”
From "Hollow City" by Ransom Riggs
