fumble

Example Sentences

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Browner finished his career with 37 interceptions, 17 forced fumbles and 17 fumble recoveries.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

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

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 pretended to fumble with something on the shelf.

From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys