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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But if Romano’s fastball remains lost, the Phillies will have to find another right-hander who can fill an end-game role.—
Anthony Stitt,
Forbes.com,
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Garcia Aquino, who was arrested on the charge two days after Hernandez's body was found, faces six years in prison if convicted.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The investigating vessels encountered three Chinese coast guard vessels, whose movements became increasingly confrontational as their South Korean counterparts neared their destination at about 2:30 p.m. February 26, according to media accounts.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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Mississippi borrowers can encounter annual percentage rates (APRs) up to an astounding 572%.—
Aisha Nyandoro,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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The policy was met with public outcry and condemnation from pediatric associations, faith leaders, and even members of Trump’s party.—
Andy J. Semotiuk,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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And as of Thursday, nearly $8,000 of the $9,000 target had been met.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2025
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The conversation is interrupted by the group coming across some blood in the snow.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
13 Apr. 2025
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If a student sees a school like Duke or Emory as a backup plan to Harvard, that will come across in their application.—
Christopher Rim,
Forbes.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Tumble (upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tumble%20%28upon%29. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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