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Alight upon

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Sudden Realization

Used when emphasizing a sudden or unexpected idea or solution.

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Pondering the riddle, she alighted upon the answer quite by chance.
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Creative Insight

Conveys finding creative or innovative thoughts like a flash of inspiration.

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While walking in the park, he alighted upon a unique theme for his novel.
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Positive Surprise

Often suggests a pleasant or positive surprise when discovering something.

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Her eyes roamed the old bookstore until they alighted upon a rare find.
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