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

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

When Los Angeles was bidding for the Olympics, Wasserman flew around the world so that he could bump into International Olympic Committee officials, according to people familiar with the situation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 21, 2026

Duren approached Diabaté and the two men appeared to bump into each other.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 11, 2026

When I felt myself bump into an unyielding figure, I turned in some annoyance to beg his pardon.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein