hit upon
Example Sentences
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Despite his erratic behavior, former employees agree Kao hit upon an effective way to replace the lost earmarks.
From Salon ● Sep. 23, 2026
GUANGHAN, China—In July 1986, workers at a brick factory in southwestern China were digging for clay when they hit upon something unexpected: dozens of dazzling pieces of jade.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 8, 2026
More than two millennia ago, not far from Pompeii, Roman builders hit upon a formula for concrete that allowed them to build bigger, stronger and more durable structures than ever.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 27, 2026
It is certainly light years away from Snooker Loopy, the 1986 Chas 'n' Dave hit upon which Davis featured, alongside such other great players as Dennis Taylor and Terry Griffiths.
From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2024
As I read Bernal’s paper, however, I suddenly became enthusiastic about Schramm, for, if he had misinterpreted his data, by accident he had hit upon the right answer.
From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson
