as in finds
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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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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Anyone who encounters a shark is also asked to remain calm.—
CBS Miami Team,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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The group, with help from local experts, encounters numerous massive makos and shares what this beefy population of sharks could mean for the mako species.—
Kelli Bender,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
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“Hits (upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hits%20%28upon%29. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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