as in found
to come upon unexpectedly or by chance
at a garage sale you just might pitch upon a table exactly the size you need
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The oldest, Banco Santander, was founded in 1857.—
Adam Gale,
Fortune,
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The online education company, founded 20 years ago, has been hit by the rise of generative AI software tools, such as OpenAI's ChatGPT, which have become increasingly popular among students.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
28 Oct. 2025
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According to federal sources, Singh was first encountered by Border Patrol agents in California’s El Centro Sector in March 2022 and released into the interior pending an immigration hearing.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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The storm’s intensity has made these flights especially dangerous, as crews have encountered severe turbulence within the hurricane’s eyewall.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Pitched (upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pitched%20%28upon%29. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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