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

There, I stumble on titles I’ve never seen, by authors I’ve never heard of, alongside out-of-print classics I don’t own.

From Salon • Dec. 20, 2025

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

My feet stumble on the stairs, and I fall down three at a time.

From "The Adoration of Jenna Fox" by Mary E. Pearson