as in to find
to come upon unexpectedly or by chance
happened on the filming of a movie
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If the sky becomes threatening and thunder can be heard, find a safe place to shelter.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2025 -
The Grand emailed supporters last week hoping for help finding two Black female performers to join its show.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2025
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The Texas resident encountered the puppy in the desert, where she had been left behind by larger dogs after failing to keep up with them, according to a press release obtained by PEOPLE from Paws of War, which added that the trembling puppy immediately gravitated toward Ríos.—
Brian Anthony Hernandez,
People.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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What are the other four portals at Universal's Epic Universe? Celestial Park – The first-world guest will encounter.—
Samantha Neely,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2025
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Or even come across the Creature of the Black Lagoon fresh out of the water?—
Samantha Neely,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2025
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The Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) reported on Monday that 3-year-old Ziv Nitzan came across a 3,800-year-old Canaanite amulet back in March.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Happen (on or upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/happen%20%28on%20or%20upon%29. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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