as in to encounter
to come upon face-to-face or as if face-to-face
happened upon the hotel manager in the lobby and promptly complained about the room
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Foot traffic is the point: business travelers, families, and curious locals encounter art without intimidation.—
Byron Armstrong,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025 -
That was the first thing that came to my mind: A woman who disguises herself as a man, encounters a man who disguises himself as a woman.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
10 July 2025
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The project sits near Hialeah, where Florida’s Turnpike meets Interstate 75.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2025
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Deeper collaboration between military planners, drone manufacturers and battery developers to ensure new technologies meet operational needs.—
Siyu Huang,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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“Happen (upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/happen%20%28upon%29. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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