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upon

preposition as in at the time of

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“By opening up some of these neighborhoods — to some new housing — we would actually be making steps towards undoing the city’s patterns of segregation that in many cases policymakers imposed upon this city,” Councilmember Nithya Raman told the committee.

It's clear that the tag team of Stephen Miller and Tom Homan are prepared to initiate Trump's mass deportation program immediately upon taking office.

From Salon

Should the Democrats succeed with most or all of the nominations, Trump will have around just 20 judicial vacancies to fill upon assuming office in January.

From Salon

At the start of the conference the EU published a letter - now supported by 17 countries - which says "our ability to address the climate crisis hinges upon our commitment to the empowerment of women and girls, in all their diversity."

From BBC

It impressed upon me the enormity of Labour’s task.

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