1
as in to encounter
to come upon face-to-face or as if face-to-face
chanced upon my archenemy as I rounded a corner
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2
as in to find
to come upon unexpectedly or by chance
I chanced upon your mother in the grocery store yesterday
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Verb
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Motorists may encounter patches of dense fog within these areas that further reduces visibility to near 0 at times.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
24 May 2026 -
During the first trip when operations resumed, the crew encountered a severe washout where fire debris collected at a culvert.—
Logan Smith,
CBS News,
24 May 2026
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Also know that beach chairs, umbrellas, parking, and resort fees can add up quickly, and some guests might find the historic rooms to be more charming than luxurious.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 May 2026
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In a video message shared to YouTube by the World Parkinson Coalition, the legendary actress addressed attendees of the seventh World Parkinson’s Congress and spoke about the importance of continuing efforts to find a cure for Parkinson’s disease.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
26 May 2026
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But this drone was designed to fly in the open air, and never got a chance to venture into the lava tubes before ultimately meeting its demise in 2024.—
Tom Brown,
Space.com,
25 May 2026
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In Florida, Florida Power & Light, the state’s largest utility, has pursued rate increases for years to fund infrastructure and meet rapid growth.—
Iulia Lupse,
Sun Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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“Chance (upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chance%20%28upon%29. Accessed 28 May. 2026.
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