Chance on

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verb

To find or meet by accident or without planning.

I chanced on my old school photos while cleaning the attic.
Visual representation of "chance on" - To find or meet by accident or without planning

Often appears as...

  • chance on meeting
  • chance on finding
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Unplanned Discovery

Use 'chance on' when describing a surprising discovery made without a plan or expectation.

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While hiking, we chanced on a secluded waterfall.
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Casual Encounters

'Chance on' often implies a casual or unexpected encounter with a person or thing.

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In the library, I chanced on my professor.
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Serendipitous Tone

The phrase conveys a positive tone, suggesting a fortunate or happy accident.

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She chanced on a rare first edition at the flea market.
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