as in encounters
to come upon face-to-face or as if face-to-face
stumbled upon an old acquaintance at the airport
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Their biggest fear is that a powerful hurricane strikes a dense urban area, like Miami, and encounters a population not unlike the residents of 1926, who were ill prepared for a storm and its aftermath.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2026 -
Anyone who encounters a moose should give it time and space to move, wildlife officials said.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
27 May 2026
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Argentina plays the first game in Kansas City on June 16, and Ecuador meets Curacao here on June 20.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
10 June 2026
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Situated where the Delaware Bay meets the Atlantic Ocean, the charming seaside town has miles of beaches, nature and bike trails, and bird sanctuaries in Cape Henlopen State Park.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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“Stumbles (upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stumbles%20%28upon%29. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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