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Difference between Stumble across something and Stumble over something

stumble across somethingfind smth. by accident:

  • Not too long after seeing the movie, I stumbled across the collection of short stories from which the movie got its start.

stumble over something

1. hit the foot against smth. and almost fall:

  • The pony stumbled over a stone in the path, and unseated his rider.

2. say words awkwardly:

  • They seemed to have trouble starting the conversation, they stumbled over the first words.