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The crash was the third in 11 years for Liberty Helicopters, leading Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer to call upon federal authorities to suspend the company’s license.
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Michael Loria, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2025
Number one is what the project was already calling upon, but was very, very appropriate for this because there’s just so much to explore.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 11 Apr. 2025
There were even rumors that sneezing in McMahon's presence was frowned upon, as it was perceived as a sign of weakness.
—John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Apr. 2025
For a wildly imaginative world-building project, the film is mostly ghastly to look at, all flat green-screen and blocky sets for the cast to scramble upon.
—Katie Walsh, Boston Herald, 3 Apr. 2025
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Michael Loria, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2025
Number one is what the project was already calling upon, but was very, very appropriate for this because there’s just so much to explore.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 11 Apr. 2025
There were even rumors that sneezing in McMahon's presence was frowned upon, as it was perceived as a sign of weakness.
—John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Apr. 2025
For a wildly imaginative world-building project, the film is mostly ghastly to look at, all flat green-screen and blocky sets for the cast to scramble upon.
—Katie Walsh, Boston Herald, 3 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upon
Preposition
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Qualified withdrawals, including for education expenses or credentials, a down payment on a first home or as capital to start a small business, are taxed at the long-term capital-gains rate.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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The boys chose the challenge on the track with a temperature of 140 degrees, which is above the level that can cause 2nd degree burns, CBS Austin reports.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
23 May 2025
Preposition
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Public integrity cases, such as the indictment that was dropped against New York Mayor Eric Adams or conviction of former Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., are among the highest-profile cases the department prosecutes.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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The charges were brought against Barnett on May 9, and a warrant for his arrest was issued by a judge three days later.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
20 May 2025
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“Upon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upon. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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