as in to find
to come upon unexpectedly or by chance
the popular belief that Sir Isaac Newton hit upon his understanding of gravity at the sight of an apple falling from a tree
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The ones who needed to leave their mother tongue in order to find their true voice.—
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More on the science behind the portfolio diet A few small studies led by Jenkins in 2003, including the trial that introduced the diet to the world, found an association between following the portfolio diet and a lower risk of heart disease and stroke.—
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6 Nov. 2025
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Safety remains the top concern as trucks encounter unpredictable weather, road debris and human drivers.—
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When encountered, moose should be given ample space and not approached, Van Hoose said.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Hit (upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hit%20%28upon%29. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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