1. Standing upon a skateboard requires a lot of balance. |
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2. A sailboat floats upon the water and moves when the wind is blowing.
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3. There's a crown upon his head.
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4. She has a big smile upon her face. |
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| 5. Many companies require employees to punch a time clock upon arriving at work in the morning. |
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6. Upon arriving at the airport, he was arrested by the police for trying to smuggle drugs into the country.
(upon = at the exact time) |
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7. The Christmas season is upon us once again.
(In this example, "upon" is used to indicate the arrival of an event.) |
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8. He got down upon his knees and prayed when he learned there was the chance he might lose his job.
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9. She's depending upon her husband to help her more around the house before and after the baby arrives. |
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