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fumble

[fuhm-buhl] / ˈfʌm bəl /


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It all started with a Thomas Ramos fumble.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 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

Hall made the game-turning play late in the third quarter when he sacked Maye and stripped the ball for a fumble that was recovered by Murphy at the Patriots’ 37-yard line.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 8, 2026

Near the middle of the fourth quarter, he lost a fumble and got hit so hard he lay on the ground for several moments before teammates gingerly helped him to his feet.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 11, 2026

I fumble them but manage to hug the boots to me.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz