happened upon
Example Sentences
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Some flowers were sourced at specialty flower vendors located up and down the California coast, while others are freebies she’s happened upon around town, or hand-me-downs donated by kindred spirits.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026
Those who chose the dimly lit path happened upon their version of an A-list celebrity: the man known as the godfather of AI.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 20, 2025
Under the pretence of going to see a light show in the forest, the wedding party happened upon a clearing adorned with candles and fairy lights.
From BBC ● Jan. 12, 2025
Because I happened upon his page about a year after the tournaments began, I had plenty of content to catch up on.
From Slate ● Dec. 28, 2024
Mr. Gitney had other reasons for announcing this convocation; these darker purposes, I only happened upon as the party progressed.
From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party" by M.T. Anderson
