stumble on
Example Sentences
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Chesterton’s parable: If you stumble on a fence in the middle of the road, don’t take it down until you know why it’s there.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 2, 2026
He was like a middle-distance runner with a clear and commanding advantage with the bell sounding, only to stumble on his laces.
From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2024
It’s a lonely time of year, but, browsing the internet, I stumble on a site called Candy.ai that promises to help.
From New York Times ● Feb. 9, 2024
Between sand dunes at Mesquite Flat, you might stumble on a puddle or a pond.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2023
Old Stew might rant, he might take you by the collar, become belligerent, even stumble on the stairs when going to sleep, but none of it was a surprise.
From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee
