as in to find
to come upon unexpectedly or by chance
happened on the filming of a movie
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But if Romano’s fastball remains lost, the Phillies will have to find another right-hander who can fill an end-game role.—
Anthony Stitt,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025 -
If the sky becomes threatening and thunder can be heard, find a safe place to shelter.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2025
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But there’s understanding the situation, grasping the consequences, vowing to be better and then actually encountering those moments.—
Joe Rexrode,
The Athletic,
15 Mar. 2025
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However, in a bid to perform his best in his debut Formula One season, the 18-year-old driver encountered a setback.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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The conversation is interrupted by the group coming across some blood in the snow.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
13 Apr. 2025
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If a student sees a school like Duke or Emory as a backup plan to Harvard, that will come across in their application.—
Christopher Rim,
Forbes.com,
11 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 19 Apr. 2025.
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