as in to find
to come upon unexpectedly or by chance
while we were out on a drive in the country, we tumbled upon a farm stand selling the best peaches I've ever tasted
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Details on past launches can be found at the end of file.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 June 2025 -
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
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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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Hong Kong’s relentless pace has inspired a wellness revolution where ancient rituals meet cutting-edge science.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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The diplomat noted that the consulate is assisting Hondurans even without appointments and has opened on Saturdays to meet demand.—
Sonia Osorio,
Miami Herald,
8 June 2025
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That comes across in Daisy, Dasha Nekrasova’s character, who conveys a certain knowing amusement with the whole thing.—
Abigail Lee,
Variety,
14 June 2025
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Its sentimentality could easily come across as maudlin, its structure too confusing to follow.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
12 June 2025
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“Tumble (upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tumble%20%28upon%29. Accessed 21 Jun. 2025.
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