fumble

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Nader Henein, data protection and AI governance analyst at Gartner, said "this sort of fumble is unavoidable", given the frequency of "new and novel AI capabilities" being released.

From BBC • Feb. 19, 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

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

Her hand reached for a cup, and Francie, for the first time in her life, saw her mother’s hand fumble.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith