chance upon
Example Sentences
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Edel Temple , a special needs assistant at Finn Valley College, told BBC's North West Today radio programme that she chance upon it on social media.
From BBC • Nov. 28, 2023
If they chance upon the foul water, they are set to marry a widow or widower and if they choose the empty dish "the person is destined to be a bachelor or an old maid".
From Salon • Oct. 30, 2023
As Norwich observes, you can chance upon worthy material not just in your reading but also in overheard conversations, advertisements, even on souvenir bric-a-brac.
From Washington Post • Dec. 15, 2022
I happened by chance upon the new “Magpie Murders” on PBS on Sunday night.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 23, 2022
"It is only that we feared you might chance upon Lannister scouts. Lord Tywin has left Harrenhal and marches west with all his power."
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
