as in happens (on or upon)
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That decline in leadership shows up in authoritative surveys like the Pew Research Center’s benchmark poll, which finds that trust in government to do what’s right is hovering near historic lows.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
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Her character sings, cries and endures a Greek tragedy of a downfall, but instead of being a caricature, Chastain finds the soul of a complex, good-hearted woman.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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Katherine McKenzie, the director of the Yale Center for Asylum Medicine, which conducts physical evaluations of people who are applying for asylum, said her organization typically encounters one or two cases a year of female genital mutilation.—
Emilia Otte,
Hartford Courant,
12 Mar. 2026
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This tree encounters few diseases, and most issues are resolved by increasing airflow.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Lucks (out, on, onto, or into).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lucks%20%28out%2C%20on%2C%20onto%2C%20or%20into%29. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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