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Chance Encounter

Used when mentioning an unexpected meeting of someone or something, often pleasantly surprising.

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At the library, I ran across my old teacher.
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Unplanned Discovery

Highlights an element of surprise in finding something you weren't actively looking for.

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I ran across some rare stamps in my attic.
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