hit upon
see hit on.
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How to use hit upon in a sentence
Often it means only that a lucky formula was hit upon early in a career that was thereafter sustained by a ready audience.
In a recent speech, Rubio hit upon the right combination of anxiety and hope.
The military has, on occasion, hit upon winning—if brutal—tactics.
On the Contraband Trail With Libya’s Gun Smugglers | Peter Schwartzstein | June 16, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTInstead of laying down concrete and asphalt on the ground, the Brusaws hit upon the idea of using pavers.
Bdour, for one, is convinced the camp has hit upon a winning formula.
He could hit upon no plan, and he couldn't muster confidence to turn in.
If Alfaretta had tried she couldn't have hit upon a more terrifying word to her hearer.
Dorothy at Skyrie | Evelyn RaymondAbout fifteen years ago, a donkey driver accidentally hit upon a productive silver mine.
A Woman's Journey Round the World | Ida PfeifferRabelais was not more cunning when he hit upon his stratagem for getting carried to Paris.
Friend Mac Donald | Max O'RellIt is perhaps less difficult for uncommon minds to hit upon the grand and the sublime than to avoid all kinds of errors.
The 'Characters' of Jean de La Bruyre | Jean de La Bruyre
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