as in encounters
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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What makes the whale encounters extra special is that the belugas are curious creatures and highly gregarious.—
Sarah Sekula,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026 -
Two shots of the measles vaccine are about 97% effective in preventing illness, if given at least two weeks before the person encounters the virus.—
The Denver Post,
Denver Post,
23 Apr. 2026
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As the Moon meets Jupiter in your sign, your presence carries weight and people respond to your tone.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Swimwear is truly where function meets style, which is why designers love to play with new silhouettes and aesthetics.—
Rosie Jarman,
Vogue,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Happens (upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/happens%20%28upon%29. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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