fumble

Example Sentences

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There was tetchiness and a few cross words as India dropped three catches - Abhishek Sharma guilty of one particularly poor fumble - and a missed run-out chance.

From BBC • Mar. 1, 2026

But Maye was sacked six times and gave up two interceptions and a fumble as New England slumped to a one-sided 29-13 loss to the Seattle Seahawks.

From Barron's • Feb. 9, 2026

But punt returner Xavier Smith’s attempt to catch a ball while he was falling down in the NFC championship game resulted in a fumble that led to a pivotal touchdown by the Seahawks.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2026

He returned a fumble for a touchdown in a 1995 game against the St. Louis Rams.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 23, 2026

When I’m arranged I reach my hand out, fumble for the small lever at the right side of the table, pull it back.

From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood