fluffed
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In 1992, Gary Lineker had the chance to match Sir Bobby Charlton's 49 goals for England in a friendly against Brazil but fluffed his attempted Panenka and ended up one shy of the then-record.
From BBC ● Jan. 19, 2026
Carolina have also fluffed their lines though when given the chance, so one team will stumble over the line - and not much will be expected of either in the play-offs.
From BBC ● Dec. 30, 2025
The Angolan defender fluffed an attempted clearance of a corner and Mohamed Hashem prodded the ball into the net past Chiefs captain and goalkeeper Brandon Petersen.
From Barron's ● Nov. 23, 2025
Short answer: Syrupy oil fluffed into a semi-solid.
From Salon ● Jul. 5, 2025
The birds were drowsy and contented, with their feathers fluffed around them like pillows.
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
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