happen (on or upon) Synonyms

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Upon receiving the promotion, Sarah's joy knew no bounds.
When the earthquake happened, the ground shook violently beneath our feet.
It happened upon a stormy night that the ship went down.
As soon as the teacher walked into the room, chaos ensued.
On waking, she realized that it had all been a dream.
The car accident happened on the main road outside town.
Upon arrival at the party, she was greeted with a warm hug.
The war had happened over fifty years ago, but its effects were still felt today.
It was an unexpected surprise when she happened upon her old friend at the grocery store.
On the spot, the young man proposed to his girlfriend, and she happily accepted.

encounter,find, come across, light (on or upon), hit (upon), run upon, pitch (upon), chance (upon), luck (out, stumble (on or onto)

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Upon receiving the promotion, Sarah's joy knew no bounds.

When the earthquake happened, the ground shook violently beneath our feet.

It happened upon a stormy night that the ship went down.

As soon as the teacher walked into the room, chaos ensued.