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stolpern

trip; stumble

Im dunklen Flur stolperte ich über einen Rucksack, konnte mich aber am Geländer festhalten.

In the dark hallway, I tripped over a backpack but managed to hold on to the railing.

stumble upon; come across

Beim Prüfen des Vertrags stolperte die Anwältin über eine ungewöhnliche Klausel.

While reviewing the contract, the lawyer stumbled upon an unusual clause.

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