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They’re stumbling through choreography, rehearsing and laughing with each misstep.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

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

There’s the kind of choosing to be a liberal and then stumbling into it.

From Slate • May 16, 2026

This year's summit could hit any number of stumbling blocks.

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

The lock clicks, and the door opens so fast I nearly fall through, stumbling into the kitchen.

From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron




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