as in to find
to come upon unexpectedly or by chance
stumbled on some old family photos when she was cleaning out a drawer
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Nick Castellanos found himself in unfamiliar territory during the first pitch of the Philadelphia Phillies game against the Miami Marlins on Tuesday.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2025 -
The jury delivered their verdict on Wednesday, finding Read guilty on only one charge: operating a vehicle under the influence.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
18 June 2025
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Despite years of investments in analytics platforms, dashboards and data storage systems, many organizations continue to encounter the same core challenge: translating vast amounts of customer data into personalized, meaningful experiences that drive growth.—
Lalena Nau,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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The litigation against these celebrities has encountered hurdles.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
16 June 2025
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“Stumble (on or onto).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stumble%20%28on%20or%20onto%29. Accessed 22 Jun. 2025.
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