cross paths

phrase

: to meet especially by chance
crossed paths with an old friend on a business trip

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The 74-year-old actor appeared nearly unrecognizable in a new photo with fellow actor David DeLuise after the two unexpectedly crossed paths at a grocery store. Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2026 Higgins and Ballas previously crossed paths on The Traitors season 4 earlier this year. Shelby Stivale, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Aug. 2026 Eventually, Punk should cross paths with those stars yet again, and that opportunity has opened up thanks to the shocking return of Orton. Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026 No one knows Junelle better than Noah, who crossed paths with her at Royal Juniors in 2016. Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for cross paths

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“Cross paths.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cross%20paths. Accessed 11 Aug. 2026.

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