hit upon
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Frank Epperson accidentally hit upon his innovation at the ripe old age of 11.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026
More than two millennia ago, not far from Pompeii, Roman builders hit upon a formula for concrete that allowed them to build bigger, stronger and more durable structures than ever.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026
However, they struggled to get beyond the awful and depressing aspects of prison life until they hit upon the idea of “little victories” as the key to creating a classic.
From BBC • Sep. 4, 2024
A show about a contented father who has hit upon the correct approach to work-life balance doesn’t seem like the kind of thing people want to watch these days.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 22, 2023
After six weeks at the museum, Cora hit upon a rotation that suited her personality.
From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead
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