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Recent Examples of upon
Both were being leaned upon for their defence in the series and each player had one assist entering Game 4.
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Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2025
There has to be an intentionality in how people speak upon and interact with New Orleans, regard its traditions as sacred and position its voices as experts.
—Cierra Chenier, Essence, 15 Apr. 2025
The crash was the third in 11 years for Liberty Helicopters, leading Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer to call upon federal authorities to suspend the company’s license.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2025
Number one is what the project was already calling upon, but was very, very appropriate for this because there’s just so much to explore.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 11 Apr. 2025
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Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2025
There has to be an intentionality in how people speak upon and interact with New Orleans, regard its traditions as sacred and position its voices as experts.
—Cierra Chenier, Essence, 15 Apr. 2025
The crash was the third in 11 years for Liberty Helicopters, leading Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer to call upon federal authorities to suspend the company’s license.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2025
Number one is what the project was already calling upon, but was very, very appropriate for this because there’s just so much to explore.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upon
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Qualified withdrawals, including for education expenses or credentials, a down payment on a first home or as capital to start a small business, are taxed at the long-term capital-gains rate.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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The boys chose the challenge on the track with a temperature of 140 degrees, which is above the level that can cause 2nd degree burns, CBS Austin reports.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
23 May 2025
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Juan Soto #22 of the New York Mets hits a double and drives in a run against the Colorado Rockies in the third inning against the Colorado Rockies during their game at Citi Field on May 30, 2025 in New York City.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 June 2025
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The Dodgers were originally still planning to have Betts in the lineup Friday for their series opener against the New York Yankees, but he was ultimately scratched after his toe continued to give him problems before the game.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2025
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“Upon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upon. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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