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Upon entry to the main residence, which has a cheerful red front door, visitors will find a bright, airy living room, a small, yet well-equipped kitchen, and three comfortable bedrooms.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 23, 2026

Upon entering the dwelling, guests are greeted with classic Hamptons charm and modern luxury, offering vaulted ceilings, five fireplaces, a sunken living room, formal dining room, and an expansive chef’s kitchen designed for entertaining.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 23, 2026

Upon accepting his award, he unfurled a Pride flag and declared that “gay pride is the most important thing to me.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2026

Upon landing, pilot Mike Melvill received the FAA’s first pair of commercial astronaut’s wings.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 15, 2026

Upon reaching the house, I saw that the door into the kitchen was open, and thinking to find the members of my party within, I gathered myself and stepped cautiously in.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson