happen upon
Example Sentences
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About two-thirds of people say they just happen upon health and wellness information from influencers, rather than actively look for it.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026
Films are now in theaters for shorter amounts of time, meaning Young doesn’t happen upon as many movies as he used to.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 2, 2024
No special equipment or ingredients needed, but if you happen upon a bag of Reese’s miniature pretzel cups, my neighbors and I give them our enthusiastic approval.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 27, 2024
“She wanted people to walk in a jungle canopy of trees and happen upon one of her pieces,” said Margaret Horgan, the managing director of the garden.
From New York Times • Nov. 30, 2022
“We will stroll the street near the train depot and make it appear that we happen upon Mrs. Maroney by chance,” Aunt Kitty explained as we took off in a buggy for Philadelphia.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
