bump into

Example Sentences

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Barely a day goes by where she doesn’t bump into former co-workers from the hospital — at the grocery store or the coffee shop or school pick-up.

From Salon • 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

The recent single 2Sided depicts a night where Parks was reluctant to leave the house; only finding motivation in the chance she'd bump into her crush.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

Members might bump into “Succession” actor Jeremy Strong.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

If I bump into Nelson wandering about on Lookout Ridge, I’ll play it by ear.

From "The Subtle Knife" by Philip Pullman