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
Pao initiated the L.A.-area gathering after stumbling upon audiobook walks on TikTok.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 13, 2025
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
It was the diver going down into those cool quiet depths and stumbling upon Rebecca’s boat, and Rebecca’s dead companion.
From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier
