turn up
to happen unexpectedly or by chance
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to happen unexpectedly or by chance
if something sneaks up on you, it happens when you are not expecting it
verb
if something unpleasant or dangerous strikes, or if it strikes someone or something, it happens suddenly and unexpectedly and causes harm or damage to them
to suddenly happen or be given to someone without them having to make any effort
to happen unexpectedly
to start to happen more quickly and have more success
if something such as an opportunity, idea, or problem presents itself, it suddenly happens
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