bump into

Example Sentences

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"Our approach is like taking a wide-angle camera inside the ballroom. Now we can see how the dancers are pairing up and paying attention to one another, so they don't bump into each other."

From Science Daily • Apr. 27, 2026

Members might bump into “Succession” actor Jeremy Strong.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

Because the delegations at each site are smaller, athletes from different countries necessarily bump into each other more often.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 10, 2026

“What are you going to do if you bump into an ICE agent who is not having a good day and decides to profile you?” her parents ask her.

From Salon • Feb. 4, 2026

She turns around to face me, and I nearly bump into her.

From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline