stumble into

Frequency: 6.89.6 per million words

To enter a place or situation clumsily or by chance.

stumblestumble + PREPOSITION

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into

Examples (10)

  • He stumbled into the room, exhausted after the long journey.
  • She stumbled into the kitchen to make some coffee.
  • The drunk man stumbled into the bar, looking for a place to sit.
  • He stumbled into a career in acting while looking for a part-time job.
  • They stumbled into a heated argument without even meaning to.
  • She stumbled into the world of politics quite by accident.
  • The company stumbled into a financial crisis due to poor management.
  • I stumbled into this hobby during my summer vacation.
  • He stumbled into a trap set by his competitors.
  • Many young people stumble into debt without realizing the consequences.