center upon
Example Sentences
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He got a temporary job at a recycling center upon leaving prison, but said it was made clear to him that his criminal record would keep him from getting hired there full time.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 9, 2023
Afghan refugees walk to a bus taking them to a processing center upon arrival at Dulles International Airport in Dulles, Virginia, U.S.,
From Reuters • Aug. 31, 2021
Most galaxies are believed to have a supermassive black hole at their center upon which they pivot.
From Salon • Feb. 3, 2019
One of the more intriguing position battles in camp is for the right guard spot vacated by Billy Price, who moved over to center upon the departure of All-American Pat Elflein.
From Washington Times • Aug. 9, 2017
It contains nothing but the dry plate, supported at its center upon a small brass disk, against which disk it is firmly pressed by a pivot attached to a spring fastened in the lid.
From Scientific American Supplement, No. 561, October 2, 1886 by Various
