caught off balance
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Foxes boss Enzo Maresca seems to tell the fourth official there was nothing in it, but there is no doubt Furlong was caught off balance.
From BBC • Apr. 19, 2024
Even with Johnson out of the game and one less perimeter threat for the Wolfpack, the Bulls were caught off balance at times by N.C.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 11, 2022
Roma tend to be caught off balance and concede easily, so will midfielder Sergio Oliveira, a decisive figure in last weekend's win against Cagliari, be a new key for balance in front of the defence?
From BBC • Jan. 19, 2022
When Seager stretched his legs in the field, he could be caught off balance by the skips and hops of the ball.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 18, 2016
The door opened suddenly, and Bull, caught off balance, stumbled forward into the room.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
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