bump into
Britishverb
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informal (intr, preposition) to meet by chance; encounter unexpectedly
Example Sentences
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They can’t bump into each other or any of the 42 actors also rushing around getting in and out of costume.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026
Because the delegations at each site are smaller, athletes from different countries necessarily bump into each other more often.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 10, 2026
“What are you going to do if you bump into an ICE agent who is not having a good day and decides to profile you?” her parents ask her.
From Salon • Feb. 4, 2026
She also recalled the team's efforts to make sure she and Alex did not bump into each other ahead of filming, which meant her diving into a cupboard if he was walking along the corridor.
From BBC • Nov. 27, 2025
In Indianapolis, people from anywhere could just come up and bump into you.
From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam
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