stumbling upon
Example Sentences
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To watch this happening is like stumbling upon a photo of someone you haven’t seen in a long time, tucked away in a box of odds and ends, and pressing it to your heart.
From Salon • May 25, 2026
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
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
My mind feels feverish with dread, the coming together of something big, of finally stumbling upon significant clues.
From "Warcross" by Marie Lu
