as in encountered
to come upon face-to-face or as if face-to-face
stumbled upon an old acquaintance at the airport
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But even at a progressive institution like Antioch, Coretta encountered the quiet betrayal of liberal hypocrisy.—
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Freestyle Libre maintained impressive growth, although overall device sales encountered some challenges from year-over-year comparisons.—
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23 Jan. 2026
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The five-year pro met that threshold with Memphis by appearing in 64 games in 2024-25.—
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Babz described Stidham’s wife, Kennedy, as one of the best people he’s ever met due to her loyalty to her husband and his journey in football.—
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Boston Herald,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Stumbled (upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stumbled%20%28upon%29. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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