Come upon and Pierce

Come upon

Come upon verb - Find unexpectedly.
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Pierce and come upon are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Pierce" instead a verb "Come upon".

Pierce

Pierce verb - To go or come in or into.

Come upon and pierce are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Come upon" instead a verb "Pierce".

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  • Five Weeks in a Balloon: The protagonists are unlucky enough to come upon a flock of condors which pierce their balloon.
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