1
as in to encounter
to come upon face-to-face or as if face-to-face
chanced upon my archenemy as I rounded a corner
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2
as in to find
to come upon unexpectedly or by chance
I chanced upon your mother in the grocery store yesterday
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On the other hand, drivers relying on an EV's full driving range in optimal conditions may encounter frustrating performance issues.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
28 June 2025 -
The law also gave the Advocate the authority and responsibility to make Congress aware of recurring, unresolved problems and difficulties taxpayers encounter in dealing with the IRS.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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There, a tactical response team found a man lying dead with a weapon nearby, whom authorities believe was the shooter.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
1 July 2025
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In the past five years, the report found that new home listings in the state dropped by 64%; new housing construction permits fell by an average of 13%.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2025
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When looking to book the best hotels in Lisbon, you’re met with a myriad of enticing—albeit unconventional—options.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
1 July 2025
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Catch a stunning fireworks display at Carowinds’ Star-Spangled Nights, where North and South Carolina meet.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2025
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“Chance (upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chance%20%28upon%29. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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