stumbling upon

Example Sentences

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Many can relate to the buzz of stumbling upon a hidden gem.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

Godfrey Jones started investing in 2018 after stumbling upon an investing app that let him open an account with just a $20 initial deposit.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 10, 2025

I’ll never forget stumbling upon Gruyère caramels in a grocery store—yes, really.

From Salon • May 24, 2025

After stumbling upon a picture of Brisket on Instagram, Powell took a weekend off filming and flew to L.A. to collect the pup.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 17, 2024

But they would probably just end up getting lost and stumbling upon a hoard of treasure or something.

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack