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Meanings of stumble upon in English

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Usage of stumble upon in English
1
At any moment, I expected to stumble upon them, devouring their prizes.
Outpost
2
I could not have expected to stumble upon a philosopher so easily.
Pelham — Volume 06
3
He silently hoped that he didn't stumble upon an innocent explanation.
Amagansett
4
I have a great mind to let them stumble upon the truth gradually.
Grace Harlowe's Fourth Year at Overton College
5
A cute photograph I stumble upon browsing through iCloud can help.
The Irish Times
6
Those venturing further afield will be rewarded, especially if you stumble upon KontenerART.
The Guardian
7
I should leave before a passel of servants stumble upon us.
Too wicked to kiss
8
I'd made Johnny promise they would not accidentally stumble upon me and Sara.
Beautiful Bombshell
9
As soon as we are outside we stumble upon a gathering of men.
Under Fire: The Story of a Squad
10
They did not stumble upon their discoveries by any lucky accident.
Masters of Space / Morse and the Telegraph; Thompson and the Cab...
11
Just stumble upon it long after we've forgotten all about it.
Jane Allen, Right Guard
12
I've been afraid every second that some one else might stumble upon it.
The Pawns Count
13
In other instances you stumble upon it like a crack in the sidewalk.
Ebony
14
People don't stumble upon enormous discoveries and then lose their evidence.
The Lost World
15
To stumble upon the trail through the agency of a bottle of whisky!
The Ragged Edge
16
Everyone abused deserves the truth, not just those who happen to stumble upon it.
The Guardian
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Ireland
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United Kingdom
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United States of America
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