as in finding
to come upon unexpectedly or by chance
happened on the filming of a movie
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However, in the overtime period, Enriquez got his chance, finding the net to give the Cobras the golden goal in transition to win 2-1 over the Raptors.—
Breven Honda,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026 -
Board President Lynn Zeder emphasized the board and administrative staff have made progress toward finding a way to add the language to its curriculum.—
Addison Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
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Divers and snorkelers weave through forests of giant kelp towers, encountering famously playful sea lions, neon fish, and even historic shipwrecks.—
Lydia Price,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Feb. 2026
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Patients have craved a solution after years of encountering lists that are often filled with inaccuracies, most notably whether doctors participate in an insurance plan’s network.—
Bob Herman,
STAT,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Happening (on or upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/happening%20%28on%20or%20upon%29. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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