
Upon
Story Beginnings
Used to start fairy tales, implying a timeless, magical setting.

Once upon a time, in a land far away, there was a talking frog.
Idiomatic Expressions
Often found in set expressions that signal something unexpected or accidental.

I happened upon an old friend at the market today.
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