Chance upon and Fall short

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Chance upon verb - To come upon face-to-face or as if face-to-face.

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Fall short is an antonym for chance upon in lay hands on topic.

Fall short verb - Fail to meet (expectations or standards).

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Chance upon is an antonym for fall short.

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