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Stumbling Upon

Description:

Stumbling upon refers to the act of accidentally discovering or coming across something unexpectedly, often by chance or without any prior intention.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: Accidentally finding or encountering something unexpectedly.

Example Sentence:

While walking in the park, I stumbled upon a hidden trail that led to a beautiful waterfall.

Usages:

Usage 1:

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: Discovering new information or content by randomly exploring the internet or online platforms.

Example Sentence:

I was just aimlessly browsing the internet when I stumbled upon an interesting article about space exploration.

Usage 2:

Part of Speech: Phrase

Definition: Unexpectedly encountering someone or something, often resulting in surprise or confusion.

Example Sentence:

As I turned the corner, I stumbled upon my old friend from high school, whom I hadn't seen in years.

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