stumbling upon

Example Sentences

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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

I’ll never forget stumbling upon Gruyère caramels in a grocery store—yes, really.

From Salon • May 24, 2025

"This discovery was similar to stumbling upon the Rosetta Stone in terms of genetics," Johnston explained.

From Science Daily • Mar. 20, 2024

She tells herself the coincidence of finding his resume, of stumbling upon him in this way, is too great, that anyone in her position would pick up the phone and call.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri