as in encountered
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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Phillies play reliever roulette Righty David Robertson entered when Cristopher Sánchez encountered trouble in the sixth, putting away pinch hitter Max Muncy, a lefty batter.—
Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
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Zippers and clasps are built to stand up to daily use—mine has even encountered a few rainstorms—without losing shine or functionality.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Oct. 2025
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Green Hill first met in a school house and then a building along Tate Lane that later became the Masonic Lodge.—
Andy Humbles,
Nashville Tennessean,
6 Oct. 2025
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The couple met on a blind date arranged by friends in May 2022.—
Amelie Botbol,
FOXNews.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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“Happened (upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/happened%20%28upon%29. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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