cross paths

phrase

: to meet especially by chance
crossed paths with an old friend on a business trip

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Eventually, Punk should cross paths with those stars yet again, and that opportunity has opened up thanks to the shocking return of Orton. — Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026 No one knows Junelle better than Noah, who crossed paths with her at Royal Juniors in 2016. — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026 To the author’s knowledge, no one has crossed paths with the bear since. — Todd Orr, Outdoor Life, 30 July 2026 These weren’t the only two Hollywood legends Stamos crossed paths with during his General Hospital days. — Shelby Stivale, Entertainment Weekly, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for cross paths

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“Cross paths.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cross%20paths. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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