happened upon

Example Sentences

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Customer Dina Ramona Silva happened upon the Plus Bus’ initial Glassell Park location after moving to L.A. in 2015.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

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

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

The younger boys would be set to picking blackberries along the road, or climbing fences to fill a sack with apples if they happened upon an orchard.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin