as in encountered
to come upon face-to-face or as if face-to-face
stumbled upon an old acquaintance at the airport
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This longing for a more tangible experience reflects the broader nostalgia that has shaped Gen Z’s coming of age—nostalgia for a past that many did not experience firsthand, but instead encountered through images.—
Jalil Johnson,
Vogue,
27 Apr. 2026 -
Less than an hour later, Hall-Bennetts encountered Patton during a safety check.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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The 2024 opening of the facility met with some resistance from local community leaders, who had safety concerns.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2026
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According to court documents, at the scene, two female victims, including one woman who had a large cut across her face, met responding officers.—
Alexa Ashwell,
Baltimore Sun,
1 May 2026
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“Stumbled (upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stumbled%20%28upon%29. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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