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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Scientists have found a new way to cheat the system – which is both ingenious and disturbing.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025 -
Senior-level Secret Service officials knew about the potential threat on Trump’s life, though the information was not specific to the July 13 rally or a specific gunman, the report found.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
12 July 2025
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The meeting was the second time Rubio and Lavrov had encountered each other since the secretary took up the top job.—
Caitlin McFall,
FOXNews.com,
10 July 2025
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However, OpenAI’s large language model has encountered scaling constraints and can no longer simply grow in size and complexity as with previous generations.—
Christiaan Hetzner,
Fortune,
10 July 2025
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Choose a protein powder that will meet your specific needs.—
Jennifer Lefton,
Verywell Health,
14 July 2025
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Kerrville County Commission is expected to meet this morning with a lot on its agenda, including the water supply.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
14 July 2025
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Freddie's breed can come across as less threatening than other, larger dogs, creating a calmer environment for everyone.—
Adam Hudacek,
CBS News,
9 July 2025
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But first, in episode three, Cousins goes to Great Clips in what comes across as a fishing expedition to be the next Great Clips spokesperson.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
8 July 2025
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“Tumble (upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tumble%20%28upon%29. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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