happened upon

Example Sentences

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Those who chose the dimly lit path happened upon their version of an A-list celebrity: the man known as the godfather of AI.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 20, 2025

It became obvious they’d happened upon a real Los Angeles character in Berger, and they wanted to cast him in something.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2025

Since the Collinses first happened upon a bit of attention, they haven’t themselves become more prominent or effective or, frankly, interesting.

From Slate • Feb. 6, 2025

Under the pretence of going to see a light show in the forest, the wedding party happened upon a clearing adorned with candles and fairy lights.

From BBC • Jan. 12, 2025

Mr. Gitney had other reasons for announcing this convocation; these darker purposes, I only happened upon as the party progressed.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party" by M.T. Anderson