fumbling
Example Sentences
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I kind of feel like we’re all in this relay race, right, and we’re just fumbling the ball to one another and trying to move forward.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 11, 2026
"And, of course, the key to solving a problem is to understand why it's gone wrong. Otherwise, you're just fumbling in the dark."
From Science Daily ● May 29, 2026
Booked to play his hit single Ordinary, the 25-year-old was seen fumbling with his earpiece and singing completely out of time with the backing track.
From BBC ● Feb. 28, 2026
As I followed a patrol of federal agents around New York City’s Chinatown during their fumbling attempted raid in mid-October last year, I noticed something curious.
From Slate ● Feb. 9, 2026
He’s fumbling with a paper cup of coffee, a stack of folders, and a bright pink flower.
From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein
