happen upon

Films are now in theaters for shorter amounts of time, meaning Young doesn’t happen upon as many movies as he used to.

Though the creature had already been described by science, researchers lacked significant specimens to inspect until Darwin happened upon a Megatherium skull.

“Just a little further,” I kept telling myself, and then we happened upon it.

Chimps are patriarchal, forming all-male coalitions that patrol their territory; they react violently when they happen upon an outsider or neighboring clan.

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.