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Discover LudwigThe phrase "are upon him" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to indicate that something is affecting or influencing someone, often in a serious or significant way.
Example: "The burdens of leadership are upon him, and he must navigate the challenges ahead."
Alternatives: "weigh heavily on him" or "rest on his shoulders".
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"All eyes are upon him".
"The eyes of all who hope for a better Africa are upon him".
But now that Mr. Bush is running for president and the eyes of an entire nation are upon him as never before, he faces a second, amplified challenge.
On Mr. Obama's first journey overseas as an American president, the eyes of the world are upon him as never before.
It's almost as if he knows that the crossed hairs are upon him, and he is coming to terms with his destiny.
When Edward Zander Edward Zander joined the company as chief executive in 2004, he reinvigorated the design and engineering teams that came up with the Razr, but in 2006 new tasks are upon him: to ensure his company doesn't milk the Razr to death; to prepare for its retirement; and to keep the company focused on coming up with the next big thing in cell-phone design.
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He felt that love was upon him".
When the zeal is upon him.
Even as a very bearded Russell Crowe, Oscars be upon him?
By then the Raiders' pass rush was upon him.
And then the mob, Messi's team, was upon him.
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