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
"This discovery was similar to stumbling upon the Rosetta Stone in terms of genetics," Johnston explained.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 20, 2024
It was like stumbling upon a bunch of broken pieces to a spaceship.
From "As Brave As You" by Jason Reynolds
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