chance (upon)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chance (upon)
Verb
  • Along the way, Henry encounters new enemies and familiar allies, with the dynamic between Henry and Hans being fun and comedic, a welcome change in tone to the game’s unforgiving setting.
    George Yang, Rolling Stone, 3 Feb. 2025
  • Davidson then introduces a bottle of dirt and rocks, which symbolizes the people the boy encounters daily—classmates, shop workers, strangers, family and friends.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • After two and four months the researchers checked back in and found evidence of successful teeth growth in around 50% of the pigs.
    Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 7 Feb. 2025
  • The effort to find the right engine and tail rotor from the Black Hawk continues, the agency said.
    Tim Stelloh, NBC News, 7 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • This game is the second time the Chiefs and Eagles have met in the Super Bowl in the last three years and could mark a third consecutive championship for the Chiefs.
    Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 8 Feb. 2025
  • Ewan met her at a children's shelter while filming a TV show in 2004 and has since spoken about her adoption in his 2020 Apple TV+ docuseries, Long Way Up.
    Michelle Lee, People.com, 8 Feb. 2025
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“Chance (upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chance%20%28upon%29. Accessed 17 Feb. 2025.

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