bump into

Example Sentences

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“I wanted to get far away enough that I wouldn’t bump into anyone I knew and I would just sit and cry.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

"She could just wander down the street and bump into one of them."

From BBC • May 27, 2026

"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

“Don’t kick the ball here. What if you bump into Zara by accident?”

From "Zara’s Rules for Record-Breaking Fun" by Hena Khan