as in finds
to come upon unexpectedly or by chance
happened on the filming of a movie
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Verb
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Kerry Lenihan, another long-standing England fan, finds the whole thing entertaining.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
10 June 2026 -
With the United States preparing to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup, American soccer finds itself in a position that once seemed impossible.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
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Their biggest fear is that a powerful hurricane strikes a dense urban area, like Miami, and encounters a population not unlike the residents of 1926, who were ill prepared for a storm and its aftermath.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2026
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Anyone who encounters a moose should give it time and space to move, wildlife officials said.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
27 May 2026
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“Happens (on or upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/happens%20%28on%20or%20upon%29. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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