crossing paths

A form of cross paths — Of two things or people, to be, by chance, in the same physical place at the same time, as a result of two completely separate journeys; to encounter or meet each other.

Meanings

verb
  1. gerundparticiplepresentpresent participle and gerund of cross paths
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